Donald
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Do the suggested tests before taking it apart. You don't need to disassemble much to expose the coil, which is simply attached the block with two 1/4" (?) bolts. I think that you have to remove four 7/16" (?) bolts and two Phillips head screws to detach the shroud/recoil starter assembly. I can change the coil in ~10 minutes. Here is a basic coil replacement video for a B&S mower engine on the Toro Timemaster. Setting the gap correctly is essential, but I use a business card instead of the feeler gauge.
Please post the model & serial number of the B&S engine and I'll try to identify the correct coil for you. Amazon sells numerous Chinese clone parts for B&S lawn mower engines for a fraction of the cost of the OEM Toro/B&S part.
I bought a Stens coil. Between a cheap Chinese and B&S in price. No directions. How to set the gap? And what gap.