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    Ford 8n - Backfire / Misfire

    I have found some really substandard parts everywhere I look (TSC, Runnings, NAPA, Amazon, etc.). I've never ordered from Steiner and not sure if they offer good parts. I would be interested in knowing where quality parts can be purchased.
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    Ford 8n - Backfire / Misfire

    I found the problem. I put in a new coil and that did not change anything, nor did the new capacitor I installed. I went to Tractor Supply and bought another tune-up kit that included a new rotor, capacitor and points. I replaced all these and it now runs good. I took the points and did an...
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    Ford 8n - Backfire / Misfire

    Thank you Eman85 & Jim L WA. Appreciate the advice.
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    Ford 8n - Backfire / Misfire

    Thanks Bruce - I will give both of those a try.
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    Ford 8n - Backfire / Misfire

    My tractor is a 1948 Ford 8n, serial number 64,520. It has a front mounted distributor and has been converted to a 12-volt system long ago. Last fall I was using it as I normally do to brush hog a pasture. It started to backfire and run poorly. I let it cool off a bit, and then it seemed to run...
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    New Plug Wires - How do I route them through the wire tube?

    Hobo,NC & Caryc, I used both your advice and got the new wires installed. Using WD-40 and an awl I carefully slid the distributor end caps off the end of the wires. This allowed me the room to slide the spark plug wires through the access holes. Now the next challenge will be...
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    New Plug Wires - How do I route them through the wire tube?

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    New Plug Wires - How do I route them through the wire tube?

    Caryc - Thank you for the reply and sharing your process on of installing new spark plug wires. I believe I should be able to buy just the connector ends from an auto parts store like NAPA. I can get either the distributor end or the spark plug end. I have room to cut a few inches off each...
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    Distributor Trouble

    Thanks JMOR - That looks like a good fix.
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    Distributor Trouble

    Jock(OR) - Thank you very much for the quick reply and advice on troubleshooting the distributor. I removed the distributor and performed the continuity test with the points open as you suggested. You were right! There is continuity between ground and the coil contact screw. I took a...
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    New Plug Wires - How do I route them through the wire tube?

    2ruNgineer - Thank you for the quick reply. If I am unable to properly zip tie them as Snowplow suggested then I will probably purchase the distributor ends and properly snake them through the tube. I love your 2n. That is coming along very nicely.
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    New Plug Wires - How do I route them through the wire tube?

    Snowplow - Thank you for the fast response. Since I am unable to remove the caps without damage I will likely take your advice on the zip ties. I started looking at that and it will be a bit challenging to avoid the fan blades and alternator belt. That tube does provide nice protection for...
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    New Plug Wires - How do I route them through the wire tube?

    I recently purchased new spark plug wires for my 8n. However, routing these through the wire tube that runs along the top of the head seems impossible. There are four oval holes (see attached picture for red ovals) where the spark plug wires egress out. The wire set I bought does not seem...
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    Distributor Trouble

    I have an early model Ford 8n (SN 64,520). I replaced the points, condenser, cap, rotor, wires, plugs, and coil. During the rebuild of the points I broke the small copper tab that runs between the breaker arm spring and the backside of the condenser screw (see picture). I thought if I...
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