8N replaceing points etc

[melohn]

Is there a special procedure for replacing the points, condenser and rotor on an 8n side mount distributor? Thanks, Jim

 

[Tony in SD]

No. Nothing special. I just changed them on my Jubilee. I did nothing differently than every other set Ive change on that vintage of engine.

 

[Tim PloughNman Daley]

Sounds like you are a newbie.Get the Owner/Operator's Manual; the 39-53 MPC; and the I&T FO-4 Manual. Can't be a Ford N Tractor Owner/Operator without the Essential
Manuals? Side Mount Distributor is tuned up different than the front mount unit. You will need a timing light to set the correct timing with the marks on the flywheel
accessed thru the side of engine inspection cover. Rebuilding the distributor is a standard procedure but the wiring for the rest of system varies by whether you have
a 6V/POS GRN system or a 12V switcheroo job. For 12V best to swap 6V coil to a 12V coil. I'll help ya out for now...

FORD 8N ANGLE (SIDE) MOUNT DISTRIBUTOR SPECS:
POINTS - STANDARD IGNITION/BLUE STREAK p/n FD-8081X - NAPA should stock them.
BREAKER POINT GAP = .025
SPARK PLUG GAP = .025
SPARK PLUG TYPE = CHAMPION 14mm H12 or AUTO-LITE 437
CONDENSER = p/n FAB-12300-A
COIL = 8BA-12029 (6V)
COIL = B6AZ-12029 (12V)
FIRING ORDER = 1,2,4,3 CCW


FORD OPERATOR'S MANUAL 50-52:

39-53 MPC:

I&T FO-4 SERVICE MANUAL:

FORD 8N TRACTOR WIRING PICTOGRAMS by JMOR; ORIGINAL 6V/POS GRN:

12V CONVERSIONS:

Tim Daley (MI)

 

[Eman85]

Hardest part is buying good parts, generally Standard Blue Streak. Buy other brands and you're possibly in for an education in ignition.