[Farmall] F12 Timing

[John Hall]

I think the impulse is probably dirty, not damaged since it is firing 2 
cylinders in order. If it were firing 4 and 2 or 3 and 1 I would suspect 
something is broke. Soak it in penetrating oil and it should free up. If you 
have the time pull the mag and you can clean it a lot better. Remember, one 
revolution of the crank should give you 2 clicks on the impulse.

There are timing marks on the flywheel, you should be able to acess them 
under the bottom of the bell housing. Most folks can manage without one but 
an F-series service manual can prove very enlghtning to anyone. Rice has 
them.

John Hall


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kevin hood" <hoodkevin at hotmail.com>
To: <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 10:33 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
>
>