[Farmall] More Magneto Woes

[John Hall]

I've always just pressed the core out. Regardless of how you do it, just 
don't dislocate the laminations or you'll have a heck of a time with the 
screws.

If the armature and magnet area is covered in oil, that may be your problem. 
I had that happen on a Splitdorf once that was over-oiled. I'd check for 
dirty points and a wire that is grounding out first.

John Hall

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ben Wagner" <ben at olde-books.com>
To: "'Farmall/IHC mailing list'" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: [Farmall] More Magneto Woes


>I was testing my mag both times with the sparkplug in the wire directly 
>from
> the coil.  Does that change the diagnosis?
>
> And yes, the old coil cover was missing, so the old coil was a mess.  I
> checked carefully for rust.  As for oil, the old coil was quite oily.  I
> wiped the inside of the mag out, though.  It also seemed that the new coil
> was much bigger than the old coil.  It fit fine, however.
>
> BTW, I had to cut apart the old coil to get the core out to put in my new
> coil.  Is that usually what happens?
>
> I will be sure to replace the points and condenser.  That might help as it
> is!
>
> Thanks for your help,
> Ben Wagner
>
>