[AT] Points

[Dean VP]

Ron,

That is a hard question to answer.  It has been a long time. I see no need
to reset the points on the 620 and I just clean the heck out of the points
on the 36 AO but I don't recall having reset the points on it either for a
long time. I kind of have a rule that if it isn't broken I don't try to fix
it. 

Dean VP
Apache junction, AZ

It's better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. 

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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Ron Cook
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Dean,

     My question is, "how recent are the points sets in each unit?"

However, the magneto more than likely has a drain hole where moisture could
get in and the 620 has a vertical distributor, so you could very 
well be correct.    I just don't understand how Washington fuzz gets to 
Iowa.

Ron Cook, Salix, IA


On 3/9/2017 11:14 AM, Dean VP wrote:
> I also have the points problem each spring after we have been gone 5 
> months to AZ.  I have coined a term for it and I call it the 
> "Washington Fuzz" that collects on the points contacts.  But was has 
> me a bit confused is that it shows up on some tractors but not on 
> others. For example. I have the 1936 JD AO parked in the same aisle as 
> the 1958 JD 620 in the storage barn. When we get home the 620 will pop 
> right off like it had run yesterday. The 36 AO will not fire until I 
> do a heavy cleaning of the points. Same ambient environment.  The only
point difference is the 36 AO has a magneto and the
> 58 620 has a distributor.   I suspect there may be a difference in how
well
> the distributor is sealed vs the magneto.  I have thought about trying 
> to put a plastic bag seal around the 36 AO magneto as a test but I've 
> not gotten a Round Tuit yet.
>
> Dean VP
> Apache junction, AZ
>
> It's better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Details on Ivan's emergency ignition system? I must not have received 
> that post.
>
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> Ivan's "emergency" ignition system is pretty interesting; never heard 
> of that before.
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