Ignition Conversion from points to electronic

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I have a 1963 Ford 630 4 cylinder gas engine. I would like to replace the points with an electronic ignition conversion. I wonder if anyone has done this and what wisdom you might offer? The systems is 12v negative ground
 
No such thing as a 1963 630. If it is a 1963 Ford 4 cylinder tractor then it would be a 2000 or 4000. The electrical system, including the ignition, is basically the same though.

They sell those EI conversion kits here on Yesterdays tractors. My advise is to get it working properly with the points first and then when you convert it should be fine. If you're converting because of problems you're already having, then converting to EI may bring your old problems along depending on the cause(s) of your existing problems.
 
Very easy conversion,just follow the directions and be advised that most of the Pertronix systems don't use the ballast resistor because they need full voltage to
work properly.
 
Sorry. I must have the year wrong. I know it's a Ford 630. The current problem is with the ground to the points. I believe the Pertronix will eliminate that issue? I've also had issues with weak spark making starting hard
 
where might a ballast resistor be found on this tractor? Would it be the wire from the battery to the coil, or someplace else?
 
(quoted from post at 16:57:28 03/05/19) Sorry. I must have the year wrong. I know it's a Ford 630. The current problem is with the ground to the points. I believe the Pertronix will eliminate that issue? I've also had issues with weak spark making starting hard
ertronix module has to be grounded to distributor base just as do points.
 
(quoted from post at 17:04:20 03/05/19) where might a ballast resistor be found on this tractor? Would it be the wire from the battery to the coil, or someplace else?

Depends on what was done when it was converted to 12 volts. If they replaced the original coil with a true 12 volt coil that does not require an external resistor, then it shouldn't have one. If they kept the original coil when it was converted to 12 volts then there should be a ballast resistor. If there is one it would be in line with the wire providing power to the primary side of the coil.
 
Yes I agree with the man from PA, correct any trouble you might have first. You don't want to burn out the EI. As far is it worth it?, absolutely. Faster starts, runs betters and seems to have more power,
never messing with points again(priceless). Went EI years ago, never looked back. If you decided to do it, its fairly straight forward and simply to install and if you have any questions give a shout
out(pictures help), someone here will be able to get you going.
 
(quoted from post at 15:57:28 03/05/19) Sorry. I must have the year wrong. I know it's a Ford 630. The current problem is with the ground to the points. I believe the Pertronix will eliminate that issue? I've also had issues with weak spark making starting hard

NOT understanding what you've got going on, that would seem to be an ODD problem

But, not matter, "conventional wisdom" (if that makes sense here) is to get the engine running, and only THEN update the ignition system.

ONE thing at a time, IMHO.
 
I made the switch after many years of scepticism. I just gave up on getting decent replacement points and condensers. I have NO regrets. My '64 4000 starts instantly in any weather. (It did before when I could buy good ignition parts.)

The Pertronix kit is simple to install and 100 percent reversible. Just make sure you get the right version, 6 volt or 12 volt conversion. And you must use resistor plug wires.
 

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