8n electrical problem

[scott harris]

I have an 8n. I think that it's a 1949 w/ distributor on front. I once had it running, but I have since changed most of the old wiring, points, condenser, and coil. I can get the tractor to turn over, but no spark to plugs. How can I narrow down my search to eliminate the problem?

 

[greenbeanman in Kansas]

This same topic was discussed a couple of days ago. See if the thread is was in will help, if not, post back.
Another thread, same problem.

 

[souNdguy]

it's likely that you would have had dozens of correct answers by now if you had posted this on the ford N forum.

in any case.. try some point to point wireing.. run a jumper wire from the battery to one side of the balalst resistor, then another jumper fromt he other side of the balalst ressitor to the top post on the coil.. see if that gets you spark.

fire order is 1-2-4-3.. points gap on the front mount is .015.. #1 cyl is at the radiator.

If no spark, make sure the ballast resistor is not open.. ( the switches on these old tractors don't hold up well, and the ballast resistors do burn open sometimes. )


soundguy