[AT] JD Distributor vs. Magneto

[jdnut at aol.com]

I haven't taken the time to check, but at least a number of the late Model "B" tractors and the early Model "50" Deeres came with a Wico distributor. It looks like the Wico X magneto, but is a distributor.  My experience is that they aren't as robust as the Delco, nor produce as hot a spark.  I'm keeping the Wico distributor in case the "Correct Police" come into play, but I bought a Delco distributor and coil for my Model "50" once I get the new radiator in.  So many projects, seems so little time.   As far as I can tell, parts for the Wico distributor are available.  I put in new points years ago, I don't remember it that different from anything else I have done.   I just found it was more susceptible to moisture problems than my mag tractors....and living in Ferndale... moisture is part of life.  
John in Ferndale.    

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From: Brian VanDragt <bvandragt at comcast.net>
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Sent: Mon, Mar 9, 2020 2:26 pm
Subject: Re: [AT] JD Distributor vs. Magneto

There will be a key on the dash that you have to turn on before starting, and remember to turn off after you shut it down by turning the gas off.
Brian

> On March 9, 2020 at 4:12 PM STEVE ALLEN <steveallen855 at centurytel.net> wrote:
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> 
> Going Saturday to look at a late JD A.  I have a fair amount of experience with both an A and a B with mags, but I have never used one with a distributor before.
> 
> Now, I've had several vehicles over the years which used the old points distributors, so I know the basics--well, I *knew* them years ago, anyway.  But I am curious what sorts of differences I can expect between a mag tractor and a distributor tractor.  I know that the distributor tractor will need to have a battery to run.  Are the differences otherwise transparent to the guy in the operator's seat?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> The "original" Steve Allen
> JD A & B (and maybe another A) near Rolla, MO
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