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    8N Front Mount Electronic Ignition

    Wow, thanks I will
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    8N Front Mount Electronic Ignition

    Thanks Rick, this is the first practical advise. Im not a mechanic and though I am of average intelligence I have been frustrated and a bit overwhelmed. I have procrastinated diagnosing the problem and getting this fixed for a number of weeks. When its running, I love my 8N tractor, it has...
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    8N Front Mount Electronic Ignition

    Yes, its a neg ground, I misspoke.
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    8N Front Mount Electronic Ignition

    I misspoke it is a Neg ground not positive. Again, should be the rite one.
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    8N Front Mount Electronic Ignition

    Wait what? negative ground is unusual? Is it possible I installed the battery incorrectly? Is there a way to test if it should be positive ground? I can be that big of an idiot. Its been working but not running right at higher rev (for the higher grass) for a while.
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    8N Front Mount Electronic Ignition

    Its a Pertronix 1247 ignitor for a ford 4 cylinder. Should be the right one. I dont have the dist off the tractor at the moment.
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    8N Front Mount Electronic Ignition

    I appreciate the discussion and I did read the debate before deciding to go with an Electronic ignition. And, I am an idiot when it comes to being the accidental mechanic. However my adventures working on my 8N, helped by this and other forums have been mostly successful. I would like some...
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    8N Front Mount Electronic Ignition

    I have installed the pertronix Electronic ignition and cannot get my 8N to start. Its a 12 volt conversion. I have power to the coil but no spark at the plug. I have replaced distributor cap, coil, alternator (last year), starter switch (last year), cracked ballast resistor few years ago. I...
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    8n won't start - ignition/electrical???

    It is pertrinix but instructions are not clear. I suspect that I am not following properly.
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    8n won't start - ignition/electrical???

    I am new to the forum. I have a 1951, 8N that has not been running properly for some time. Converted to 12 volt. This winter, I rebuilt the carb and installed an electronic ignition (spare me the controversy). After everything was put together, the engine cranks but will not start. It...
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