I have a newly acquired 1942 Farmall M - 1942. Original 6 volt system with generator. It has a Push/Pull ignition switch that is powered from the Fused box (Light/Generator output) switch. However, there is a resistor? that the line runs through on the way to the ignition switch. (See Attached Picture). Issue is that the 6 volts turns into 4.3 volts after going through this resistor to the ignition switch and therefore I'm only getting 4.3 volts at the coil. [b:d865ca1d77]Can this resistor be eliminated?[/b:d865ca1d77] What is its purpose?
I'm having starting issues - very weak yellow spark. Only way I have been able to get it running is by pulling it. I have not seen this setup mentioned on the ignition related posts I have reviewed. Have new points, condenser and rotor on order.
Thanks for any advice on this.
I'm having starting issues - very weak yellow spark. Only way I have been able to get it running is by pulling it. I have not seen this setup mentioned on the ignition related posts I have reviewed. Have new points, condenser and rotor on order.
Thanks for any advice on this.