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  1. J

    Super C wiring questions

    Thanks for the help!
  2. J

    Super C wiring questions

    I am getting close to ordering some new wiring for my Farmall Super C, but I was wondering what the proper way to use different color wire is. It sounds like a simple question, but what I mean is, there are probably 7 or 8 different wires on the tractor, and I do not think I could find 7 or 8...
  3. J

    Got my super C running

    I am happy to report back! I feel like I learned a lot with this troubleshooting, and next time, I will know what to do. Thanks for your help, John V
  4. J

    Got my super C running

    Thanks to everyones help, I got my super C running. It was a simple job, I just replaced the points with the new parts that came in the kit I ordered. I had to charge my battery a little, but it fired right up and seemed to run pretty well. I noticed it seemed to bog down a little when in...
  5. J

    More testing on Farmall Super C electrical system

    Thanks for the tips. I will save the old condenser and make sure to use my air compressor to gently blow out the debris from inside the distributor.
  6. J

    Materials for Super C wire harness

    Thanks for the help everyone. I will keep everyone posted.
  7. J

    Materials for Super C wire harness

    As I was examining my tractors wiring when trying to determine what the problem was, I realized that many of the wires are very old and do not look good, many seem to be falling apart and many connections are loose. I think it is only a matter of time until more wiring goes bad, and I need to...
  8. J

    More testing on Farmall Super C electrical system

    Thank you everyone for the kind words and replies. I just ordered the replacement parts, so I will install them as soon as they come next week. I will also clean the inside of the distributor like you said, Mark.
  9. J

    More testing on Farmall Super C electrical system

    Well, I am pretty sure I just discovered the problem. I really had no idea what to look for in the distributor when it comes to points and gaps, so I watched a YouTube video about distributors and replacing the points, and I think I found the problem. The metal strip, not sure of the name...
  10. J

    More testing on Farmall Super C electrical system

    Hello, I tried to follow the tests outlined in replies to my previous post. I will try my best to summarize what I found. First, the resistor on top of the distributor is definitely getting voltage from the battery/ignition switch. Also, there is a notable (albeit small) voltage drop...
  11. J

    Did some Super C electrical testing, more questions

    Thanks for your help everyone. I have a pretty busy day today, but I will work through all the troubleshooting stuff tomorrow. I will update everyone with what my multi meter and test light find.
  12. J

    Did some Super C electrical testing, more questions

    Based on advice from others, I did some electrical system testing. The heavy black wire from the coil to the center of the distributor is what I tested first. Since someone mentioned the one end of the wire looked bad, I used wire snips to clean it up and feed it through a new brass end cap...
  13. J

    Super C not starting, I think coil issue

    Gene, when you say remove a plug and hook it to the wire, what exactly do you mean? I know this is probably a novice question.
  14. J

    Super C not starting, I think coil issue

    Thanks Jim. I am 19 years old and trying to get a better understanding of all parts of my tractor. I feel like I am learning a lot thanks to everyone on this forum. I do not live on a farm, I actually live in a suburban neighborhood, but I love old tractors and want to own a farm when I...
  15. J

    Super C not starting, I think coil issue

    Thanks for all the help guys. That wire that you mentioned looks bad got damaged when being unplugged, it was a little stuck I think. But, I was able to fix that damaged wire I think by cutting some of the plastic sheath off and feeding the copper wire back through the brass end cap just like...
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