I have an meec tools gasoline generator (740-036) The engine isnt starting. There are no spark in the sparkplug. The ignition coil is ok but there is a little box with 5 cables in to it i need that box Where can iget it? Any one know?

make sure the unit has oil if low it will not start and make sure the switch is set to on also check the gas valve is open

At present, the gasoline engine does not have 24 V, diesel engine has 12 V. The ignition of gasoline engines is different from that of diesel engines. Gasoline engines use spark plugs to ignite combustible mixture air to explode for work, so they do not need high speed. A low-power starter does not have to use 24Vstarter battery, while a diesel engine needs a high speed to do its work through a high-pressure spontaneous combustion explosion, such as the excessive volume of a 12V high-power motor. Therefore, the low temperature starting performance of 24V.12V diesel engine is generally used in low power diesel engine, and the application of deceleration starter solves this shortcoming.

Gasoline:1Common:Bad sparkplugs/sparkplugs wiring integrity/loose 2 Ignition platinum if apply.(ceck /under distributor cap/ also for dirt,humidity,rust,central carbon brush worn,loose,missplaced spring,eventually replace distributor cap ,if cracked,it looses spark power).3Too much gasoline.(ceck carburetor /tune) 4Very rare:ignition coil..Cheers

I don't have any idea what Carl just said, but remove the little ground wire from the coil and try to start the engine. If it fires and runs ok, you have a grounding issue somewhere and need to follow the wires around to see if anything that shouldn't be touching metal, is.

Coil plugs? Honestly ive never heard of that. I would assume you meant the ignition coil or ignition coils, and no they are not the same thing as the spark plugs. Ignition coils are actually what generates an electric spark for your spark plugs.

Igntion wires are in fact the same thing as spark plug wires just a different name for the same thing.

Remove the sparkplug spray isoproxyl (rubbing) alchohol in the cylinder and on the sparkplug this will "dry out the engine" reassemble and, start the engine.
It should start as a "wet with gasoline" sparkplug can not spark nor, will liquid gasoline ignite

johnnymleder, Remove sparkplug from engine. reconnect sparkplug to sparkplug wire. Make sure sparkplug is in contact with engine cylinder head. If you don't see a spark when cranking engine over( in dark garage at night) then something will be wrong with the motor's ignition system and will require servicing it to restore operation. If you see spark then reinstall plug into the engine. Do NOT connect ignition wire!!! Crank engine for 15-25 seconds. Do you smell RAW GASOLINE at the tailpipe??? If NO you may have clogged fuel system. Have FIRE extinguisher handy at ALL times when performing work on any fuel system!!!! Good luck with repair!! 12fixlouie

COIL PACK IS YOUR PROBLEM HERE

Hello,

Remove both sparkplugs from engine. Plug them back in the sparkplug cables and let them rest on the engine.
Make sure your battery is well charged.
Check for sparks while kick-starting...
Interchange the sparkplugs in the cables:
-Same plug give sparks: replace the spark plugs.
-Same side of engine sparks: interchange the low-voltage connector at the ignition coils.
Give it a try:
Same engine side sparks: Replace the defective ignition coil.
Other side of the engine sparks: Check the circuit harness for loose connectors, and/or Clean-replace the breaker points ( left side of the engine carter ).

Test for spark by placing a screwdriver into the spark plug wire and holding it close to a bolt on the engine. should see a spark (blue). If not, problem is likely the armature (coil). The coil is located under the engine shroud and held in place by two bolts. If you replace this part, (normally $30 to $40) you must ensure a proper air gap. Auto parts stores have inexpensive repair manuals to help.

Lee
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