8N finally started

mrjim · Oct 16, 2017

8N, Side Mount, 6 volt. Cut off on me over two years ago, and I gave up on trying to get it started. Started messing with it again first of October and finally got her started today 10-16. I think a lot of my problem was spark plug and coil wires. I had it serviced at a dealer 3 years ago (because it was hard to start) and they put Motorcraft carbon wires on it and I've had problems every since. I put on a new set of Tisco Copper Core wires and it started. It's not running as smooth as it should, but I think with a little tweaking, it's gonna be fine. I need to clean the plugs, I may have flooded it before I got it started. I need to clean and check the point setting, I think I left the key on overnight, but it started. It's a great feeling when you see these old machines come back to life.

Bruce (VA) · Oct 16, 2017

Glad you got it running.

Take a copy of the tips to your dealer and
show him tip # 27.
75 Tips

fusion · Oct 17, 2017

If you left the key on and the points happen to have been in the closed position
then you will need new points.

mrjim · Oct 17, 2017

Thanks

8N finally started

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