[AT] Farmall distributors

Darrell Ratliff dbigdog at columbus.rr.com
Fri Dec 15 21:16:13 PST 2017


They do have 6 volt Pertronix units but since the Pertronix uses the distributor shaft I think the existing play in the shaft would give the same problem

From: John Hall 
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 8:24 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group 
Subject: Re: [AT] Farmall distributors

Don't know anything about the conversion, do they work with 6 volt 
systems? I've got a LOT of mechanical wear in these distributors.

John


On 12/14/2017 9:50 PM, Mike M wrote:
> Would converting to the Pertronix system work in it's place?
>
> Mike M
>
>
> On 12/14/2017 7:59 PM, John Hall wrote:
>>     Got a couple Super A Farmalls with worn out distributors. I put a set
>> of points in one last spring and it was almost impossible to get them
>> set as the shaft has a ton of slop in it. I see there are a few
>> aftermarket parts for these, so this must be a common problem. To be
>> honest, I have never had to do anything to a distributor other than tune
>> up items. I'm assuming there are some bushings, and maybe a shaft that
>> need replacing. Anything in particular I should really look for? Not
>> wanting to make them factory perfect as we don't use them enough to
>> warrant that extensive of repair. But if I can wind the clock back 30-40
>> years, well that's an acceptable amount of wear I can live with. Any
>> advice is appreciated, probably won't get into them until first of the year.
>>
>> John Hall
>>
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