mikewnaylor
New User
I've installed a new alternator and new Pertronix ignition kit (1247xt part number) on a tractor that was already on a 12V system. I removed some bad wiring and confirmed the new wiring was correct, installed a new resistor block, ballast resistor and ammeter and the tractor ran fine (after a jump due to a weak battery... ). I made about 6 passes through the field bush-hogging to test yesterday, then parked it after about 30 minutes of it running. The thing ran like a top. This morning I go out and try to start it again and nothing. A few putts but nothing more. I've tried to check to see if maybe the timing is off but can't find timing guides for the Pertronix electronic ignitions. I tested for spark, getting a good strong spark on the plugs (nice and blue). Fuel flow is good to the carb (and I smelled gas after about the 5th time turning it over). I'm guessing it flooded due to the timing being off at this point as everything needed for combustion seems to be happening. I attempted to time it by using the test meter method and look for an open circuit at 1/4" past the bolt hole like the manual says for the original distributor but I'm not getting a continuity beep or reading from the red and black wires on the ignition on full rotations. Any help at this point is appreciated as this is the first time I've had a Ford tractor to work on. Thanks again.