Deere Unstyled A Magneto

[Joe Lee]

Just wondering if there is a special tool or technique (other than a basic 9/16 wrench!) for tightening the top bolt on the magneto on an unstyled A. Thanks in advance for your response
Joe Lee

 

[ram ranch]

NO, just a 9/16 wrench.

 

[Anonymous-0]

you hold it to adjust the timing and then tighten with the wrench. no special nothing.

 

[Andy Motteberg]

If you have the hood and fuel tank removed, it should be easy to get a regular 9/16 wrench up there.

 

[P Browning]

Joe -- There is a special wrench called an Obstruction Wrench -- been around for years -- many used to call it a distributor wrench. It sure comes in handy for JD magnetos. I wouldn't be caught without one! Perhaps this is the 9/16" wrench you need. It is shaped like a boomerang -- a box end wrench with a curve to it. Check out a picture of one on eBay, item # 220117470301. (PatB)
Restoration Site, JD-H

 

[Anonymous-0]

An angle head wrench works well for that bolt. I got one from Mac tools years ago.