Post the Sears 917.xxxxx number so one can look at the proper schematic.

In the meantime, disconnect the kill wire to the coil and see if you get spark.
Note- if it runs, it won't turn OFF as normal.

I don't have the number everything is painted over. Also I have the kill wire connected to the negative terminal on the battery

I have tried to with and without the wire connected. but still no start

Disconnect the wire AT the COIL.

Spark is "killed" by grounding that wire.
IF the wire is shorting to ground ANYWHERE, NO Spark!

Disconnecting it at the coil isolates the problem.
Either the coil is bad or else the problem lies elsewhere.

Ok if that wire being grounded kills the spark. and the coil is brand new genuine Briggs and Stratton Part. What else could it be.

Should there be a rubber washer under the coil where it bolts to the Block?

Got it running. thanks for all the help. not sure what it was I just removed the coil and replaced it and it fired right up.