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    2n has no spark

    Before installing the new coil, compare readings between the old and new. Check continuity and resistance on both coils, for both contacts vs the top post, and compare. Should definitely see a resistance measure on the flat probe for the new coil...and likely nothing on the old coil. If they...
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    2n has no spark

    Had a similar problem with my 8N. No spark to the plug. Voltage ok to the coil...but nothing to the plugs. Ended up being the coil. Check the continuity from the top post to the spring...this one measured ok on my bad coil. Then check the continuity from the top post to the flat post that...
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    '49 8N - I think I fried my coil

    Last night I got back out there with my boy and threw some ATF in the fuel to help with a little exhaust popping that i noticed. Seemed to smooth things out a bit while running her for a while, but will keep an ear on it for a while to see if it completely goes away. Also tightened up the...
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    '49 8N - I think I fried my coil

    Followed the procedure in the FO-4. Have a multimeter to check continuity as rotated. Took the opportunity to teach my boy a few things about distributors while I was in there.
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    '49 8N - I think I fried my coil

    I was really impressed with our local NAPAs tractor parts. Doesn't hurt being in an area of heavy agriculture. They had a free standing display of pretty much any part needed to tuneup the tractor. It's nice to have that locally and not have to pay out the hind end for shipping from online...
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    '49 8N - I think I fried my coil

    Yep (or at least I hope it is). This is the one they carry. http://m.napaonline.com/Tablet/parts/PartDetails.aspx?Id=BK_S68234_0444713332
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    '49 8N - I think I fried my coil

    After a handful of cold ones and a few hours of work, I'm back in action! Long story short...it ended up being the coil. Stopped at napa and picked up a new ballast resister, 12v coil and a condenser from TSC (napa was out of them). Measured the original coil continuity across the top...
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    '49 8N - I think I fried my coil

    So here's what I was thinking for my next steps...let me know if this makes sense, or where I should modify. [b:db1f923dce]Tractor info:[/b:db1f923dce] - 12V - negative ground - Started fine for a few weeks. Slowly became harder to start over the past few days. Seemed as though it was...
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    '49 8N - I think I fried my coil

    Ha...sorry about that JMOR...somehow the word "not" snuck in there on me. I meant that when it was mounted, I heard that it needed to be grounded to the block, and if not, it wouldn't spark. Not sure how to check this...maybe check continuity between the distributor and block? Regarding the...
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    '49 8N - I think I fried my coil

    If I have 12v making it to the top post of the coil, but no spark, is there something that comes to mind to check? I was reading and thought I saw that the distributor needed to be grounded...is there a chance that it isn't getting a good ground when not mounted to the block? Not sure how to...
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    '49 8N - I think I fried my coil

    If I'm reading this right, you suggest checking the fan to make sure it turns with all plugs installed, correct? I can do this tonight once at the house. I'm fairly certain it does, but wouldn't bet my paycheck on it right now. Also read that the oil pump may have lost its prime. Does this...
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    '49 8N - I think I fried my coil

    Second response to this one since it didn't seem my last post actually went through, so apologies if the old one pops up out of the web abyss. I agree with the battery...gonna have it check out soon. If proves to be the coil, I think I'll go with the 12V version as recommended...but I'll...
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    '49 8N - I think I fried my coil

    I agree with the battery...does seem a bit weak to die out so quick...that'll be on my next trip to the autoparts store. I think I'll go with the 12V coil...seems to make sense given the rest is 12V...guess I'll need to buy another ballast resistor setup like the original. I've looked around...
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    '49 8N - I think I fried my coil

    Regarding the resistor...will the 2ohm resistor I currently have installed work? Or is it too much, considering I believe the original resistor was only 0.8ohm? Regarding the battery...I've currently got it on a trickle charger to bring it back up...but when cranking on it for a bit while...
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    '49 8N - I think I fried my coil

    So I've been working the past month "restoring" my 8N that I bought off the father in law. Been bringing it back to safety standards and redoing the wiring (along with brakes, oils, coolant, gauges, etc). It had been previously converted to 12V, but I reworked and switched it to negative ground...
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