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  1. M

    Not spark

    After replacing the dist cap and rotor I finally got the 8n running. Had to remove a burr off the mounting plate where the point screw down also. Replace one of the screws and washer to make points stay in place. New dist cap was not exactly right either. The rotor would hit as it revolved...
  2. M

    Not spark

    tractor is front mount dist. and still a 6volt. how do I check voltage on coil. Do I check it at top of coil?
  3. M

    Not spark

    Check old coil and it did not pass continuity check. replaced coil and reset points. After install I still did not have spark. I removed the coil/distributor and recheck coil it passed continuity check. Upon checking the point I noticed they were almost closed when on the high point of cam...
  4. M

    6 volt positive ground

  5. M

    Not spark

    Replaced wire harness and now I do not have any spark to the plugs. I'm pretty sure harness is right as I did continuity test on all wires I removed to make sure I got the new one right. Had spark at top of coil but not sure how to test the coil to make sure its okay. Anyone have any...
  6. M

    6 volt positive ground

    Must be cheap regulator as there are no marking that I could find. The following will be from the direction while looking towards the rear of the tractor. First wire I'm sure is ground as its attached to a mounting screw wire is black 2nd wire is yellow. it goes to bottom post on resistor...
  7. M

    6 volt positive ground

    how do I tell which one is bat or gen. Its been painted over and I can not see any writing on the regulator.
  8. M

    6 volt positive ground

    in the process of changing the wire harness on my 1950 8n ford I noticed the battery may have been hooked up wrong. I have used it for the past 2 months and did not have a problem. What happens if the battery is hooked up wrong. Will it hurt the battery or any of the charging system?. I...
  9. M

    8n ford wheel wobble

    my 8n ford right front wheel wobbles whenever I hit a bump while in 3 or 4th gear. If I rest my foot on the tie rod (?) the wobble will stop. I checked front wheel bearings by jacking up the front end and wiggling the wheel. It did not move so I think the bearings are okay. Does my tie rod...
  10. M

    1950 8n ford

    Thanks to all who helped me solve my wheel problem. I tried the above and it worked. The left wheel brakes very fast but at least it is moves forward. Now I think I just have to adjust the brakes. Again thanks.
  11. M

    1950 8n ford

    when in forward gear the left wheel does not move but the right side moves. If I kept power to the wheels it would just turn in a circle. When I jacked up the left side wheel , off the ground, the wheel could be turned by hand.
  12. M

    1950 8n ford

    what is modern view?????
  13. M

    1950 8n ford

    the right side wheel turns the left side moves about 6 inches then stops completely. If I kept going I would turn in a circle. As I said before when its not in gear and the wheel is off the ground it free wheels fine.
  14. M

    1950 8n ford

    8n was running fine while I was blading my drive. Parked it on a slight downhill slant. Next day I started it up and tried to move but left rear tire would not move. Any ideas what could be wrong. I jacked it up and the wheel will free wheel but once in gear will not move.
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