850 ford runs now

Thanks for all the ideas and help. I went to Napa and picked up new points, condenser and rotor. The points I took out were pretty new but looked burnt. The distributor shaft did not have a metal spring for the knot or so I faked one.
After that I tried starting it and it started right up, just had to adjust the carburetor jets.
The parts I replaced came from tractor supply last week. I think they were of inferior quality.

Now I need to find a 6 volt generator to replace the 12 volt alternator someone has scaled on it.
If any one has a generator for sale, let me know.
Thanks,
Dick in Oregon

They sell the 6 volt generator here ion Yesterday's Tractors, but it doesn't include the pulley:

https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/Ford-800_Generator-6-Volt-without-Pulley_C4NN10002A.html

You'll also need a 6 volt voltage regulator to go with it unless the original one is still on the tractor:

https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/Ford-800_Voltage-Regulator-6-Volt_FAG10505A.html

I think the original regulator is still there. I want to find a used generator. I don?t want to buy a new one, pretty speedy.
Someone threw a 12 volt alternator on it and they ran the wire from alternator to the solenoid which I think was wrong, the alternator ie held to the belt
tightening bracket with baling wire. All the wires for the alternator are still there.

If you had a 12V switch over job done, you would remove the generator and replace with an alternator and also remove the VR altogether. If it was still in the circuit, then it was wired wrong. Many 12V switch over jobs are done incorrectly as some guys don't know what they are doing.

FORD 600/800 TRACTOR IGNITION TIMING & ELECTRICAL WIRING:


Tim Daley(MI)

I have a working 6 volt generator and voltage regulator I just took off of a 1957 Ford 600. Just purchased the tractor with no battery. Borrowed the battery from my 8n to get the 600 running (was setting for several years in previous owners shop, he had passed away). I have my reasons for wanting 12 volt so once it was running I purchased a battery and install the alternator and new wiring. Generator showed it was charging on the amp meter. Yes the pulley is included.

(quoted from post at 17:13:12 03/19/20) I have a working 6 volt generator and voltage regulator I just took off of a 1957 Ford 600. Just purchased the tractor with no battery. Borrowed the battery from my 8n to get the 600 running (was setting for several years in previous owners shop, he had passed away). I have my reasons for wanting 12 volt so once it was running I purchased a battery and install the alternator and new wiring. Generator showed it was charging on the amp meter. Yes the pulley is included.

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Just out of curiosity, has anybody built an alternator into a generator body so that you can keep that original look?

Tom

Have had it done by a local electrical shop.. It will take two field coils and a 12 volt regulator. You can buy two alternators for the cost.

(quoted from post at 14:00:58 03/19/20)

(quoted from post at 17:13:12 03/19/20) I have a working 6 volt generator and voltage regulator I just took off of a 1957 Ford 600. Just purchased the tractor with no battery. Borrowed the battery from my 8n to get the 600 running (was setting for several years in previous owners shop, he had passed away). I have my reasons for wanting 12 volt so once it was running I purchased a battery and install the alternator and new wiring. Generator showed it was charging on the amp meter. Yes the pulley is included.

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Just out of curiosity, has anybody built an alternator into a generator body so that you can keep that original look?

Tom

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his is a link to one of several companies that do exactly that.
http://gener-nator.com/