[SEL] United Type A Ignitor Question

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You are missing the spring. Fine looking engine. Frank

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From: Tony Pitts <mgomaize at yahoo.com> 

> Hello, 
> 
> I have a 2HP United Type A on which the ignitor trip mechanism doe not work 
> properly. It will not reset on its own to a firing position. I can manually 
> move the ignitor and it will work. If I attach a spring to from the mechanism 
> to either post nearby, it seems to pull it too far to work as well. I know I'm 
> not describing this well, but I am hoping someone can help. I have posted 
> pictures on Flickr at: 
> 
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgomaize/sets/72157612118856538/ 
> 
> Am I missing a specialized spring or some other part? 
> 
> Thanks, 
> 
> Tony 
> 
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