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Ford 8N electrical issues after attempted jump start 6v-12v
The tractor engine is a "4 nipple" distributor with the cap located on the front of the engine. Two plug wires come out the right side and two wires come out the left side. I'll replace the points and gap to the proper dimension. -
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Ford 8N electrical issues after attempted jump start 6v-12v
Thanks for your advice and the reply. I added clarification on the tractor year and model. I'll check the points. I also gave the tractor owner a refresher course in Jump Starting 101. -
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Ford 8N electrical issues after attempted jump start 6v-12v
I'll add some clarification. The tractor is a 1943 2N, but the previous owner had replaced the 2N engine with an 8N engine. It is 3 speed with the distributor located near the front of the engine on the right side. I didn't check the points to see if they were stuck or badly pitted. The fuel... -
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Ford 8N electrical issues after attempted jump start 6v-12v
I'm helping a friend diagnose and repair a problem with his 1943 8N Ford tractor. I had it running great last season, but unfortunately he used his tractor to attempt a jump start with his SUV. He connected the SUV 12V system to the tractor's 6V system. The tractor was running, but when the...
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