Antique Tractor Ignition Systems Part 2

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MRBoatwrights

12 жыл бұрын

This is the part two video on tractor ignition systems.

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@jimbodacious 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dr. Tractor. You were right, my points were corroded and once I took some emery cloth to them, she started right up. Good job with the video. Very helpful.

@QuantumRift 9 жыл бұрын

Great video sir! I forgot how much I learned back in the day when a tune up on my 68 Camaro included replacing the points on her 327 engine. Bigger engine but the principal is 95 years old.

@WesternRS 11 жыл бұрын

Great video! You just taught this old dog some new tricks, THANKS!!!

@mommymilestones 5 жыл бұрын

I got a good laugh over that nickel and dime joke!

@MRBoatwrights 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I found your channel and subscribed. I have not made any new content in several years. I have been busy with my own farming adventures. I became organic certified in 2016. I grow field crops such as corn, rye , peas and others. I have a whole fleet of old model equipment I use. I have worked at tractor dealerships and made a living at times as a mechanic. If you have any questions let me know and I will be glad to help you.

@chrisbacot8584 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. Getting ready to tackle the '57 Ford 800. Two nickles.....Priceless.

@stephenbeard9882 5 жыл бұрын

Man it took me a second, but I laughed out loud at that two nickles instead of a dime joke!

@justinpatrickcote2984 6 жыл бұрын

thanks. very helpful demonstration.

@dennispfeifer7788 5 жыл бұрын

Gotta love that screw starter!

@jefferystrange7476 Жыл бұрын

Nice video on the touch control. I'm in the process of restoring my super a and was contemplating doing a total rebuild on the touch control unit. your simple and well guided video helped me make the decision to do it. I just found your channel and am watching the distributer video now. THANKS👍

@sgtellioman 5 жыл бұрын

Repaired two Olivers with this video. Thank you!

@fieldduster 11 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@DurhamHumor Жыл бұрын

sure enjoyed your video.

@MrWhiltetail 10 жыл бұрын

Another Awesome instructional video. I will definitely use this info. I have a feeling the guys that looked at my tractor were trying to put the screws to me because they know I don't work on cars, truck, tractors, etc. I'm not sure my valves are really stuck like they said.

@crookedlight 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you get to install this distributor. Looking forward to the video. Your carburetor videos are the very best on KZfaq.

@anotherbrickonthewall 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir!

@kentodonnell3645 8 жыл бұрын

awesome video....wish I could find your video of the installation and timeing

@MRBoatwrights 11 жыл бұрын

Yes you can set the points with the distributor in the tractor. I had it out to make the video easier to film. You have to turn the engine over until the points are on top of the lobe.

@snobear41 5 жыл бұрын

I have a Case 530 CK had to replace distributor, hints on timing?

@anotherbrickonthewall 11 жыл бұрын

Do you have any videos on magneto timing on the H??

@mrs.chandler9384 5 жыл бұрын

I laughed at your joke. You weren't alone

@popsdsr Жыл бұрын

Have been looking for part 3

@scottt89 3 жыл бұрын

found this and was hoping you had the re installation video up. hope all is well

@MRBoatwrights 8 жыл бұрын

I am not sure I understand your question. but if the points are closed it will make the light dim because that is how the points work they ground the negative side of the coil when closed If this does not help let me know and I will be glad to help you anyway I can.

@JeffreyStrader 10 жыл бұрын

I have a Satoh S650G Bison and I am having issues with the distributor timing. I took out the distributor and discover that the points are not made to open until AFTER the rotor bug passes its firing mark?...Is this normal. The Mazda is designed to run at 16 BTDC. How come the distributor will not open the points before the firing point but only a few degrees after?

@williamtobias8948 2 жыл бұрын

Points are set at 20,000 that is what was recommended for a international 140 12 volt system. What do you recommend?

@lostinmyspace4910 6 жыл бұрын

I just installed points, rotor, condenser on my *N, outside in 7 degree temp last week. Took mt 1 1/2 hours because I could not get the screws in the holes and they'd keep falling. Can I take the whole shaftassembly out and get it back in without messing up the timing? How is that done?

@esandave 6 жыл бұрын

LostInMySpace put hair on them there holes

@stevecummings4345 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on running new wiring from switch to coil and distributor? I have a 1950 Ed that I need to rewire. Thank you.

@nancygaultney9739 5 жыл бұрын

Can you show how the plug wires go to the distributor cap,tia

@ibsoarin 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of lubricant did you use on the mechanical advance, centrifugal weight system of this side mounted distributor of a Ford 8N tractor? This is the only KZfaq videos that even shows the mechanical advance system on a Ford 8N distributor.

@mistyhuggins 5 жыл бұрын

dear tractor doctor i found your video very helpful and was trying to find the other videos you said you were going to make about coils and resistors but coul;dnt find them where are they?????

@jeffhixon 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Can I set the points while the distributer is still on the tractor? You were rotating it. Love your 8N videos!

@stevenrhoat2902 6 жыл бұрын

Jeff Hixon universal 2

@wallsbeemandurham1736 Жыл бұрын

Which post on the Distributor cap does spark plug #1 go to ?. Hope you answer soon please.

@wallsbeemandurham1736 Жыл бұрын

Which distributor cap post do I run spark plug #1 ?

@wethepeople9108 5 жыл бұрын

big help

@SunShine-kc9zh 7 жыл бұрын

Have a TO35 Ferguson (1957), it runs,,,,then dies,, in a few seconds will start,, run a bit , then die... Cleaned and coated inside of gas tank with liquid for that purpose.. carberator is always clean when checked,, Could this be an electronic problem? coil,, capacitor?

@Brainmalfuction 6 жыл бұрын

did you check to see if the float in the carb is jammed sounds like a fuel problem

@mitchrogers3366 6 жыл бұрын

My wires from distributor on 51 8n side mount to spark plugs were removed when I got tractor. How do I determine what is 1 on distributor cap to what plug

@ibsoarin 4 жыл бұрын

If the distributor is installed with correct timing, then the #1 spark plug wire connects to the distributor cap connection closest to the #1 spark plug (front plug). Firing order of a Ford 8N is 1-2-4-3 in a counterclockwise direction on the distributor cap.

@ggdd8874 Жыл бұрын

Thanks learned something helpful . I have a ? what kind of oil do you need to put in the oil port how much and how often if anyone can tell me THANKS

@williamtobias8948 2 жыл бұрын

What does it mean when I can't get spark out the end of my plug wires. The main fault I can find is there is no flash when you torn the key.it will either have power on the feed wire going to the coil from distributor or not depending on whether or not the points are making contact or not.after you release the key to the on position.

@brendanrapa8579 6 жыл бұрын

Isn't there supposed to be a rotor clip that helps keeps the rotor aligned on the shaft? My rotor has about 1/2 inch of side to side travel

@jonathankee7698 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's my question too. Which way does the rotor clip go? Metal tab up or down?

@davidadkins6431 7 жыл бұрын

I understand the points and condenser. I have replaced my coil, my points, my spark plugs and lines. My 8n was running great. Then a few days later it just stopped dead. No warning just died. I thought it was a short and it turned out I was right. Fixed the wire coming from the coil to the points. Running good. Then it does the same thing so I thought there might be another short. I have found no other short. It is setting dead. Winter is here. I can't close up my bucket so the hydraulic piston is deployed and I'm afraid of rust so I have greased it and wrapped it with plastic. I cannot figure out what is wrong. I need it to start so I can store it out of the weather.

@benschultz9476 5 жыл бұрын

David Adkins I had a similar problem on my 8n. What went wrong for me was the tip of the rotor had gotten blackened, once I took fine grit sand paper to clean it off it started right up

@hollissmith5467 8 жыл бұрын

when i touch dis. to motor the test light goes dim when i remove it it gets bright what is wrong

@DurhamHumor Жыл бұрын

Sir, they mailed me points which are different from the ones on my TO 30. Can you tell me the ID # for correct points and where to get hem. ?

@jryc5566 Жыл бұрын

Did you make video on installing distributor on tractor yet ?

@johnwalters7415 3 жыл бұрын

I have a harry Ferguson t30 it's getting juice to the coil it's got juice to the point but no fire at the plugs

@squirrelmaster9082 Жыл бұрын

What about the rotor pin? Do u not need to use it?

@johnnybartlett589 8 жыл бұрын

How do you install the alternator fan belt on 3010 John Deere tractor

@MRBoatwrights 8 жыл бұрын

+Johnny Bartlett You have to remove the pump coupling to get the belt off. It is the aluminum block that is bolted together on the crank pulley. It has two 3/8 bolts and nuts on it. You have to remove the nuts then you unscrew the bolts. They are threaded into the block. Also check the rubber bushings while you have it off. If they are worn replace them.

@johnnybartlett589 8 жыл бұрын

+MRBoatwrights thank you so much for the information on installing the fan belt.

@larrycharles7032 6 жыл бұрын

I have this old wd tractor , start can ride around but put a tool on it and no power

@rcnelson 3 жыл бұрын

I gave this a thumbs-up for the joke. Good thing he didn't try ten pennies.

@MRBoatwrights 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment . I have not posted anything on KZfaq in probably 7 years but this video still gets comments occasionally. At the time I had the idea of becoming a KZfaq creator but it just wasn't for me. If I had been in a position to have someone else doing the recording and producing of the videos I might have made it. It just took so much time away from doing repairs. Unfortunately it seems like KZfaq"s hay day is over for the small time players. We are almost back to the same thing we had with cable tv nothing but commercials.

@stevenroberts9380 3 жыл бұрын

that"s funny, Thanks i needed a chuckle today

@StrainingDingelberry 4 жыл бұрын

Are u from Virginia?

@papashake 10 жыл бұрын

what about the oiler on the side of the distributor dose it need oil if if dose what kind?

@MRBoatwrights 10 жыл бұрын

It needs a few drops of engine oil every now and then not sure of the exact interval. I think if you lube it every time you change the oil that should be sufficient. You could also find an owner manual and it should have the interval listed in it.