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My older chainsaw has a very weak spark?

The spark does not show when I ground the plug but when I put my finger accross the electrode I feel some current there...obviously the chainsaw doesn't start.Any ideas?
Cyril, March 2009
If it's old enough to have points/condenser type ignition, the condenser has probably failed. If electronic, you will need to replace the coil.

Phil Saunders, March 2009