[Farmall] F12 Timing

[Jim Becker]

The impulse should trip with EACH piston at the top.  Sounds like yours is 
only working every other time.  A malfunctioning impulse coupling will give 
irratic firing and is a good arm breaker.  Your base timing may be OK.

Jim Becker        jim.becker at verizon.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kevin hood" <hoodkevin at hotmail.com>
To: <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 9:33 AM
Subject: [Farmall] F12 Timing


>I was checking my timing on my F12 because sometimes it wants to kick back 
>when starting. The points appear to open after TDC, but I think the mag is 
>180 degrees out. The impulse trips when #2 & #3 pistons are at the top. The 
>tractor runs good once it starts. Is this a problem?
>
> Thanks,
>    Kevin Hood