Tecumseh Solid State Ignition

[Anonymous-0]

I have a 1969 Sears Suburban 12 garden tractor with Tecumseh engine, HH 120, with "solid state" ignition system. It has the starter/generator combo. I need the magneto (part that fits around the crank) and the "pulse transformer" (ignition coil). Anyone know of any sources for these two parts? I was told they don't make them anymore.

 

[JT]

Rick,
One of the parts has been no longer available from Tecumseh. I think Kent from SE Missouri has done a little experimenting and has done some fixes for this.
Jim

 

[Robert Jasa]

There ia website: WWW.perr.com out in Washigton state. He does small engine repair. Log into his forum and I know he is an expert on Tecumseh engines. I'm sure he can help you. Bob

 

[JDemaris]

There are two completely different setups that were used on the same engine. All depends if it has a flywheel alternator or not. The non-alternator one-piece module was the first to be eliminated, than later the other. Years ago when I worked for a Deere, Wisconsin, Bolens, and Tecumseh dealer, we changed many over to breaker-point ignition - but that was 30 years ago. Since then electronics have advanced, I suppose you could make something fit - like the little Magnetron module from a Briggs, or an Atom one-piece "fits all" module.

 

[Jerry Coulter]

Welcome to the no-spark Tecumseh club!! Check out home.earthlink.net/~edstoller. You will find how he repairs failed components. Supplies are available. There is also an outfit named Overnight Solutions who sells a retrofit system. http://overnight-solutions.com