fordson ignition

[obradovich08]

i have a 1925 fordson f. i haven"t been able to get it to run right. i noticed when i pulled the magneto contact it had oil on it. should there be? will oil on the contact affect how well it runs?any answers will be greatly appreciated. thanks

 

[Maine Fordson]

Îáðàäîâè÷08:

If, by "magneto contact" you're talking about the part that screws into the rear of the crankcase, just under the air washer (Fordson part # S-303, "Primary contact assembly"), yes there should be oil on it. This is perfectly natural, since the 16 magnets that generate the current are attached to the flywheel, and everything is bathed in oil.

If you're having trouble getting your tractor to run right, be sure to follow the link below to read an article with lots of good info about the Fordson F ignition system and its peculiarities.

You may need to recharge your magnets, or until you can get that done, use a hot-shot battery to assist in starting your engine.

Also, in the future, you'll have better luck getting a response to your questions by posting directly into the Fordson forum.

Good luck, and be sure to let us know how you make out!

-- Maine Fordson

 

[Maine Fordson]

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Fordson ignition article