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  1. M

    6v 8n weak/intermittent spark

    Thanks for the replies guys! Cleaning the points didn't help. I did have power coming out the bolt on the side, but the tractor still wouldn't run. I disassembled the distributor and replaced the condenser, points and rotor. While I had it disassembled I filed down the connection points on the...
  2. M

    6v 8n weak/intermittent spark

    Hello! I posted last year to get my 8N running and you guys were a great help! Over the winter I was able to diagnose and repair a few things that went wrong unfortunately this time I'm looking for a bit more advice! Quick overview: 8N, 6 volt system with side mount distributor. Tractor has...
  3. M

    8N Troubleshooting new no-start issue

    I got back and started monkeying around with it before I seen your reply Bruce but I did open up an old plug to 1/4 inch and I do have a spark jumping across it when turning over. Fuel flows from the carb good but I didn't measure it (didn't see your post before coming in.) When I was initially...
  4. M

    8N Troubleshooting new no-start issue

    Sorry for the spelling errors! Can't edit and posting from my phone!
  5. M

    8N Troubleshooting new no-start issue

    I have a little more messing around to do later but here's what I've got so far! Got a 6v battery charger and charger battery. Charged battery and attempted to start without success. Removed points to inspect and seemed smooth with spindle dimple in the middle that appears to be from...
  6. M

    8N Troubleshooting new no-start issue

    I didn't see drink a beer in the list of Bruce's tips! But it was number 1 out of 2 on my personal list of tips when troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment!
  7. M

    8N Troubleshooting new no-start issue

    Bruce, thanks for the reply! I've come across your list of tips a few times and appreciate you taking the time to compile them and especially for responding! I'll pick up a 6v charger and charge it, I should of checked to see what voltage was considered charged for a 6v battery, I just...
  8. M

    8N Troubleshooting new no-start issue

    Hello, I'm attempting to troubleshoot my 8N, 6 volt with sidemount distributer that has recently developed a no-start issue. I'll give a quick overview of the issue, followed by recent history of the tractor as well as diagnostic steps I've taken so far. The tractor is still relatively new...
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