sandellchad
New User
I recently rebuilt my distributor on
My 350. The 350 has been converted to
12v. I removed the entire distributor
from the tractor. It has a loader and
removing the distributor made it much
easier to work on.
I disassemble the distributor all the
way back to the rear plate. I cleaned
the rear plate, weights, and springs.
I replaced the the point system and
condenser making sure the points were
set at .02 when the points are at high
point on the lobe. I reasembled the
distributor making sure everything was
clean and dry. I then put it back in
the tractor, replaced the rotor and
inspected the distributor cap before
latching it back on and fastening it.
The tractor would not start. I removed
a spark plug and grounded it to the
frame and realized I had no spark at
the plug.
From there I removed the distributor
again to make sure everything was
replaced correctly and look for
obvious issues. I could not find
anything. Then I left the distributor
cap off and connected the power from
the coil to the distributor. I turned
the key to the right. With a test
light, I found I have power out of the
coil, power into distributor, I have
power to the points and shaft when the
points are closed and no power when
they are open. Everything seemed to be
working properly so I reinstalled it
back onto the tractor. After I bolted
it to the tractor I have no power from
the coil forward, which I had power
when it was not bolted to the tractor.
I then removed the distributor, again.
When I pulled the distributor out the
key was still on (so there was power
to the distributor) and when the gear
on the back of the distributor touched
the tractor it sparked. I'm guessing
that is not right but I don't know how
to fix it. I did go back and checked
to make sure the stud that goes
through the distributor housing for
the power was properly insulated.
I'm very new to antique tractors and I
really seem to struggle with
electricity. Any advice would be
greatly appreciated. Thanks in
advance.
My 350. The 350 has been converted to
12v. I removed the entire distributor
from the tractor. It has a loader and
removing the distributor made it much
easier to work on.
I disassemble the distributor all the
way back to the rear plate. I cleaned
the rear plate, weights, and springs.
I replaced the the point system and
condenser making sure the points were
set at .02 when the points are at high
point on the lobe. I reasembled the
distributor making sure everything was
clean and dry. I then put it back in
the tractor, replaced the rotor and
inspected the distributor cap before
latching it back on and fastening it.
The tractor would not start. I removed
a spark plug and grounded it to the
frame and realized I had no spark at
the plug.
From there I removed the distributor
again to make sure everything was
replaced correctly and look for
obvious issues. I could not find
anything. Then I left the distributor
cap off and connected the power from
the coil to the distributor. I turned
the key to the right. With a test
light, I found I have power out of the
coil, power into distributor, I have
power to the points and shaft when the
points are closed and no power when
they are open. Everything seemed to be
working properly so I reinstalled it
back onto the tractor. After I bolted
it to the tractor I have no power from
the coil forward, which I had power
when it was not bolted to the tractor.
I then removed the distributor, again.
When I pulled the distributor out the
key was still on (so there was power
to the distributor) and when the gear
on the back of the distributor touched
the tractor it sparked. I'm guessing
that is not right but I don't know how
to fix it. I did go back and checked
to make sure the stud that goes
through the distributor housing for
the power was properly insulated.
I'm very new to antique tractors and I
really seem to struggle with
electricity. Any advice would be
greatly appreciated. Thanks in
advance.