I pulled the starter off and the previouse owner had unhooked and taped the end of the wire to the on/off switch..
i checked the length of that and of the wire to the transformer..
the gap on the wheel looked kinda large but the pickup was still mounted solid and didnt move so i figured after all these years it must be correct..
i also check for continuity from the hot side of the transformer contact to ground and that was good also..
put mix down the carb and pulled,and pulled and now my arm is sore and not once did it even give a hint of fire..
the test setup showed no spark even from the transformer off the running saw,put it on and mounted it to try anyway..
what next ??