Thanks for the helpful advice. I do not know much about older ignition systems, but I know the tractor runs great when I can get it to start. My first experience with it was in 2011 and at that time it hadn"t been started in several years. After much frustration, it started right up on mother"s day weekend 2011 after installing two new Autolite 295 spark plugs (the points, condenser, plug wires, and battery all looked relatively new so I did not replace any of these parts). For the several days we were there after this it started up and ran great. I put the tractor back in the barn and we returned at Christmas 2011 to a tractor that I never did get to start (but I also did not change any parts as it was very difficult to get them due to the location and holiday season).
Now that I have the tractor at my home (since last weekend) where I can get parts and work on it much more easily, I think I will try a few things before I give up and convert it to 12V and electronic ignition. I removed all the body panels today and thoroughly cleaned the machined (with compressed air) and inspected all the wiring. Overall, everything looks in really good shape with the exception of the positive battery cable. My current plans are: 1) Install a new (+) battery cable. 2) Install new points, condenser, and Autolite 216 plugs.
I will let you guys know the results as soon as I can get the parts and get them installed.
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