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  • OldFart187
    OldFart187 replied to the thread Crazy Distributor.
    Thanks. Actually i did set the static timing with a thin piece of paper, same as shown in your picture. That will get it started so i...
  • OldFart187
    OldFart187 replied to the thread Crazy Distributor.
    Wasn't the first time or the last. I did learn a lot so it wasn't all wasted.
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    OldFart187 replied to the thread Crazy Distributor.
    Found the real problem: me. My neighbor came over and straightened me out. I was setting it up based on the distributor rotor rotating...
  • OldFart187
    OldFart187 replied to the thread Crazy Distributor.
    Good thought about the dust cover. Another possibility. The cap I have looks new, likely replaced just before I got it.
  • OldFart187
    OldFart187 replied to the thread Crazy Distributor.
    SOLVED! I think. Although you frequently can't trust AI, two of them said the existing cap is the wrong one. The cap I have has the...
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  • OldFart187
    OldFart187 replied to the thread Crazy Distributor.
    Thanks. I'll check it out.
  • OldFart187
    OldFart187 replied to the thread Crazy Distributor.
    Same set that worked just before it was removed.
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    OldFart187 replied to the thread Crazy Distributor.
    Makes sense, not idiotic at all. I've been known to overlook the obvious so I appreciate any cross checks. The crankshaft rotates...
  • OldFart187
    OldFart187 replied to the thread Crazy Distributor.
    It was pointed to the #1 plug to put shortest wire in that general direction, really not too important since you can switch wires as...
  • OldFart187
    On my Ferguson TO30, likely similar to 9N, 8N and many others, I removed the Delco distributor after the tractor was running ok. On...
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  • OldFart187
    On my Ferguson TO30, likely similar to 9N, 8N and many others, I removed the Delco distributor after the tractor was running ok. On...
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  • OldFart187
    Just reassembled the pump, top cover and quadrant after disassembly, cleaning and new valve. With the dipstick cover off but before the...
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  • OldFart187
    OldFart187 posted the classified ad For sale Ferguson TO30 6v Starter Free Shipping in Parts.
    This starter is in good condition and works well. I'm replacing it with a 12v starter as part of a 12v conversion. It's a JST...
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  • OldFart187
    Running the 6v starter on 12v produces 4x the pinion impact force and torque. No wonder ring gears get knocked back. Resistors that...
  • OldFart187
    OldFart187 replied to the thread TO30 Brake Assembly Procedure.
    Yes I have a manual. Six in fact: Owners, Shop and Parts in hard copy and on my iPad. No excuses. The bracket on the radius arm is...
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