Instead, the switching is done by a pair of transistors. Magnetron ignition systems are so reliable that they have replaced breakpoint systems in all Briggs & Stratton and non-Briggs lawnmower engines.
How do you know if you have contacts or electronic ignition?
It’s easy. When you open your hood, make sure your car has a distributor cap with very thick wires coming out of the top and going to each spark plug. If you don’t have a standard distributor cap like this, you won’t get any points. If you have a standard distributor cap, you can open the cap and take a look inside.
When did Briggs and Stratton stop using points?
Magnetron Ignition – Introduced by Briggs & Stratton in 1982, this solid state ignition system eliminated the points and capacitor system that steadily degraded in performance between required periodic maintenance.
Do all Briggs and Stratton engines have points?
Since 1982, Briggs & Stratton engines have used solid state ignition. Models built before 1982 used a magneto, contact and capacitor system to create a spark for the spark plug. If you are using an older model Briggs & Stratton engine that does not have spark, you may need to adjust the points.
What 3 types of ignition systems are there?
There are three basic types of automotive ignition systems: distributor-based, distributorless, and coil-operated (COP). Early ignition systems used fully mechanical distributors to deliver the spark at the right time.