Reader Darrell Bower is looking for information on a Tayoga engine manufactured by the Field Force Pump Co.

This is a Tayoga engine built by Field Force Pump Co. How does that ignition work? I know it takes a spark plug and buzz coil, but what trips the coil? What direction does the flywheel turn? I know most engines turn back from the top. Does this do the same? I would be happy to hear from anyone having any information about Tayoga engines.

Darrell Bower, 7875 Wood Haven Rd., Roanoke, VA 24019; (540) 520-2930

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