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frank n pdl · Nov 14, 2014

Put new points condensor and coil on a 1945 jd
la still has no fire. What else needs to be
done for it to spark?

Juicybusa2 · Nov 14, 2014

What model mag?

teddy52food · Nov 14, 2014

Did you clean & gap the points? What mag would help too.

Bob · Nov 14, 2014

Is the "kill" terminal grounded out where it passes through the case?

Do you have a cap and rotor matched to the mag so the rotor is pointing one of the high-tension terminals when the impulse trips?

frank n pdl · Nov 15, 2014

It is a wico c magnito

John T · Nov 15, 2014

If the Impulse spring or assembly isn't working theres no fire when cranking. Does it make a loud sharp SNAP each 180 of revolution??? if not theres no fire.

John T

greenmech · Nov 15, 2014

Make sure the contact on the coil is touching the spring in the cap. Try another condenser. Check wire from coil. Ron Mn

DGinVT · Nov 15, 2014

The "C" can be touchy. make sure that your tower terminals are bright and clean and that the spark wire is sound and has good clean terminal sockets . Also check the impulse on the setting inside the mag itself. Alsdo the magnet inside the magneto may need to be remagnatized. I had a "C" on my early "L" and found it not to be the best and now use the "WICO X" that I got from the John Brillman Company in Virginia. If you have any doubts about your "C" , he would rebuild it for you. Either mags work or they don't.

RandyB(MI) · Nov 15, 2014

Has this tractor started/run since you've owned it or did you buy it in non running condition ?

Juicybusa2 · Nov 15, 2014

The x has an improved magnet that almost never needs remagnetizing. The c could definately need remagnetizing as it uses the older type magnet.

frank n pdl · Nov 15, 2014

Thanks for all the info. decided to sent off to get rebuilt.

DGinVT · Nov 15, 2014

How true!! In a much earlier life I used to rebuild those things as a moonlighting job at an engine rebuilder in a nearby Town. I have two Xs for my "L" and rotate them from time to time. It was a common and acceptable replacement in those days and considered a reliable upgrade

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