Questionthanks John,
When I tried to respond earlier they said you were offline and I couldnt respond.
Yes, that does look like the engine I have.
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Thanks John for the info.
Is there a kit to convert to Propane that you recommend ? Is there a procedure for tuning the engine when running on propane?... Ive seen several adjustment screws on my propane model , but have not tried to adjust any yet.
My magneto does not have a wire going to a shutoff ( shutoff is done with metal tab pressed to the sparkplug). There are two wires on the magneto of the propane unit that both appear to need to be connected to the magneto-to-engine block bolt (ie. grounded).
best regards,
paul
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Hi John,
Thanks for your help on my other generator.
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I have a second similar generator (propane fuel, elect start, but very similar carburetor)
Homelite brand generator
briggs and stratton engine
Model- 190412
Type- 1709-01
code-79011010
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The aluminum casting support for the magneto broke off (had previously been JB welded back on) and the screw into the second support broke too. I used a thin piece of cardboard (1/16 inch about) to set the gap of the magneto and applied some new JB weld. I also drilled out the broken bolt (1/8 dia) and have run a new screw in there that seems to hold well in the 3/8" deep hole. I will add red-loktite before all is completed.
-question: in comparison to my other B&S engine for the other generator, this magneto does not have a separate black wire that goes back to the engine... it does have 2 wires that get grounded with the screw that broke. Is this just normal differences in the models? they look *very* similar otherwise. Im not familiar with magnetos...are there points involved with this?...it doesnt look like it needs them.
-the carburetor looks just like the other gas carb, but is fitted with a connection to the propane valve through the mixture screw hole on the top of the carb. If this jbweld patch does not hold , should I be able to scavenge the parts from this generator and convert the other one to propane/
thanks,
paul
Answer -
Hello Paul:
The Magneto/Coil is Most likely One that has the Internal Ignition Module. One Wire is Grounded to the Coil Support Post and the Other goes to the Engine Shutoff. If you go to the Addy I Provided Earlier you can see the Difference in the Coils. I have Taken 2 Carburator and Converted them Over to Propane/LP and you should have No Problem doing the Same. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
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Hello Paul:
Would you Mind going to this Addy http://www.outdoordistributors.com/ and Click on the B. Then Select Briggs and Stratton. Then Select Dont have Part Numbers. Then Scroll Down to File # 19 and Click. Now Scroll down to the 3rd Folder Listed as 190400 and Click. Does this Look like you Engine? If yes, then Let me know and I May have a Conversion Kit Number for you. You Might Find the Conversion Kit at this Addy http://www.propanecarbs.com/briggs_stratton.html. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
Answer Hello Paul:
Call this Number 877-425-8383 and they can Assist you with the Information you Require to Purchase a Conversion Kit. Have the Model Number Handy when you call. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Sorry for the Delay. I answer 15 Questions a Day and with the Research I do for some Questioners I do get Behind. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
