[AT] 6-volt distrubtor ignition

[Kyle Sands]

Hi All - thanks for the tips and input on what to do with my tractor ignition problem.  I was initially suspecting a bad coil, but since that has to be working or I wouldn't be getting juice to the points, I can rule that out.  That will save me from buying a new one.  This tractor is stored outside for the most parts, so dirty points or corroded contacts is definitely a potential problem.  Will check it out this weekend.  Thanks again!

Kyle Sands <>< Huntley, MN

> 
> Kyle I spent a half hour or so a few years back trying to figure out why I 
> had on spark at the plugs of one of my tractors.  I finally got it to spark 
> and run after I pulled the plug wires out of the distributor cap and cleaned 
> the ends of the wires and the inside of the cap with emory cloth.    The 
> moral of this story is check and clean all grounds and all connections. 
> The corrosion is not always visible.
> 
> Charlie
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kyle Sands" <willys_46 at mail.com>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 9:38 PM
> Subject: [AT] 6-volt distrubtor ignition
> 
> 
> > Went to try and start my MM RTU last weekend and found I had no spark at 
> > the plugs.  I shorted across the points and I got a spark.  Where do I 
> > trace the potential problem after that?  I suppose the rotor and 
> > distributor cap could be potential problems - does the coil come in-line 
> > in the circuit after the points or before?
> >
> > The tractor has always been a good starter and runner until last weekend - 
> > it just suddenly has no juice at the plug.  Any ideas?
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Kyle Sands <>< Huntley, MN
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