[Ford-ferguson] distributor

[Robert Luscomb]

If this has a resistor on it, check it out and replace. Mine done the same once before and after I c/o all kinds of parts it ended up being a $5.00 resistor. Just a suggestion. 

God Bless,
R. Luscomb

On Aug 9, 2010, at 20:19, russgman at aol.com wrote:

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> I think I didn't get this out on the list, so try again I am
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> !950 late model 8N, started up and as backing out of the barn it shut off like the switch was shut off.  
> Long story short:  no fire to plugs, discovered the rotor on the distributor isn't turning when I crank.
> I assume the problem is in the distributor, broken shaft or gear.  The rotor/shaft won't turn when I apply gentle pressure
> so I'm not sure what the problem is.  Sound like I'm on the right track?
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> It looks like the distributor will have to come out so I can figure this out.  I would like to have it rebuilt while I have it out,
> meaning I would like to find a kit to refurbish or some one who will inspect and repair/refurbish it.
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> Any suggestions??? 
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> I've worked on one distributor before and we had to put a chain hoist on it to pull it out and broke the housing in 
> the process, 80 Chevy Truck.  Is there a better way to get these things out of a block????
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> Russ
> 50 Redbelly 
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