60 JD Points

[Thomas John]

The points seems to burn(ash) after about 3 to 4 hours of run time. Tractor starts to skip, put in new set and it runs find. Tractor has been changed to a alternator for a while but this just started as I was gathering corn this year.
Any suggestions on whatI can do to fix this?
thanks, Thomas

 

[730d se]

Did you put in a new condensor when you changed the points? The condensor is a one way electrical switch that keeps the points from arching and burning.
Also check all electrical connections to make sure you do not have any loose wires or partial connections.

 

[Thomas John]

will do
thanks alot,Tommy

 

[old popper]

When you switched to the alternator, you also changed to neg ground right. When you changed to neg ground, did you change the primary side coil wires also ? Having these wrong will cause hard starting, plug fouling, and other stuff. Don't ask me how I know.

 

[2cylinder]

Does your wiring system have a resitor? If there is no resistor it can burn points up, 2cylinder

 

[Thomas John]

2cylinder,
where should this resistor be located.

 

[2cylinder]

The wire that goes from the switch to the coil, put a resistor in between, go to a auto parts store and get one for a 1955 chevy with a 265 engine 12 volt, and that should do it

 

[Thomas John]

Hey 2cylinder,
went to napa and the guy ask did I want a resistor that cuts 12 volts to 6 volts
IS THIS CORRECT
Thanks, Tommy

 

[Thomas John]

Thanks 2cylinder,
put in resistor and it works like a champ
Thanks again,
Tommy