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    to-35 amp gauge/charging

    IMO, it would be well worth your while to buy a simple analog multimeter. Any hardware store will have them and you don't need anything fancy. Once you have it, set it to DC Volts, put the red end on the + post of the battery, and the black end on the - side. With your tractor turned off...
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    Ferguson Stops Running after 1-2min

    I would guess that you have an electrical short or bad connection somewhere. To just start replacing parts though, only drains your wallet. Pull out a plug and see if you have fire. If not, start at the battery and start taking readings. If you do it systematically, you will isolate the...
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    Voltage drop at coil.

    I just went through the exact process that you are going through, on my father's 2N. Same kit, same process. Got lots of good advice and help here, and in no time I was up and running. Here are some highlights of the expert help, that most aided me: Google "JMOR wiring diagram" and get a...
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    Just did 12V Convert- No Spark

    [b:61174c0666]SUCCESS!!![/b:61174c0666] Thanks to all for expert advice and assistance, my fix got "silly easy". Started testing voltages at the battery and working downstream. When I got to the ballistic resistor, I had a different reading on opposite ends. I pulled the coil off and...
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    Just did 12V Convert- No Spark

    Thanks, going to head over the hill in about an hour and start testing with the new information Thanks a lot. Greatly appreciated!
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    Just did 12V Convert- No Spark

    One other thing- I did not replace the wiring harness during the conversion. The wiring had been "updated" about 2 years ago, so it's not original, and it did look to be in good, working order. Rather than pull the resistor to coil wire out through the tube and fish another one through, we...
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    Just did 12V Convert- No Spark

    Hmmm, so is the ballistic resistor bad? I thought if it was bad, it was dead, completely dead? Can I bypass the resistor for the purpose of testing? i.e. Can I go directly from the key switch to the coil and test top of coil and pigtail?
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    Just did 12V Convert- No Spark

    So my tester will ALWAYS read the "resisted" voltage, both at the resistor and at the coil, since my tester completes the circuit to read the voltage, right? (Sorry, I don't deal with electricity or circuitry on a regular basis, so sometimes I overthink it, and sometimes I'm not smart enough...
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    Just did 12V Convert- No Spark

    OK, let's back up on step on the wiring: On the right side of the ballistic resistor, I'm reading full battery voltage, but on the other side, I'm reading the 6.35V that I'm getting at the top of the coil. What should the readings be at the ballistic resistor? Is this reading independent of...
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    Just did 12V Convert- No Spark

    What reading should I get at the top of the coil? Currently, it's 6.35V.... Even with "less then correct voltage", if there is juice at the pigtail, shouldn't this be enough to cause some spark at the plug? I think since I'm getting nothing, I still have a problem at the distributor...
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    Just did 12V Convert- No Spark

    Thanks, Bruce! Excellent help. I'm not sure when I will get back over to continue the process, but will certainly post results or further information for help. Much appreciated!
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    Just did 12V Convert- No Spark

    Working on Dads 2N, front mount distributor- was 6v pos ground. His battery was dead and not holding a charge, he is sure generator was not charging, he wanted a 12V negative ground conversion. (no ifs ands or buts) Bought the kit from this site, brand new Exide battery, used JMOR's wiring...
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    Yikes! Franken-Fergie

    Not mine, but caught my eye. Like driving past a car accident, I couldn't look away...... http://allentown.craigslist.org/grd/3966107851.html
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    Need help re-installing Control Lever Assembly

    Fire........good. Sledgehammer + Fire......... better. Sprayed it, heated it, beat on it, wouldn't budge. Heated some more, sprayed some more, more beating.... About to give up, but took my 8 lb sledge hammer and took an upward swing where one of the spokes meets the hub. Launched that...
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    Need help re-installing Control Lever Assembly

    Will do. That is..... once I get the steering wheel off...... Looks like I need a puller. Does anyone know if NAPA or AutoZone loans them out?
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