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JD 50 still wont run

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Fred

05-28-2002 08:58:14




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I have an ignition problem on my 50. It has not run in a few years,and I changed the pts and cond and re-try it,I get no spark and the resistor smokes a bit on the side of the dist.I have replaced all components INcl res. getting propoer voltage at wire from sw.What else can I do,I would love to get this guy back on track. your input is appreciated.




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JDM Guy

05-28-2002 12:49:21




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 Re: JD 50 still wont run in reply to Fred, 05-28-2002 08:58:14  
What about fuses? I had an engine that would never run. Found out that it was a fuse for the ignition.



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Clooney

05-28-2002 09:55:55




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 Re: JD 50 still wont run in reply to Fred, 05-28-2002 08:58:14  
Fred, see if you show close to battery voltage at the points stud inside the distributor, [with the points open]. If you don't, you probably have a short to ground at the point attaching stud.
~By you saying "~resistor smokes a bit on the side of the dist~" makes me think you are working with a Wico distributor, if it isn't, then someone probably added a resistor. If the points are grounded [easy to do if the wires & washers aren't installed properly on the points] you won't have a spark.
~If a wico dist, be careful as that resistor burns up easily.
~If you have battery voltage to the points see if it goes to under 1 volt with the points closed, if not you have bad or corroded points..
~If all ok there your problem is elsewhere, like a bad coil or distributor ground.

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Fred (for DAve)

05-28-2002 11:17:42




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 Re: Re: JD 50 still wont run in reply to Clooney, 05-28-2002 09:55:55  
yes,it is a wico and I know the resistor is fussy,but seems no matter what it is not happy. I will have to keep looking.WHat can I use in place of the resistor if i have problems



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mike

05-28-2002 18:19:48




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 Re: Re: Re: JD 50 still wont run in reply to Fred (for DAve), 05-28-2002 11:17:42  
Find a used delco dist. and put it on it is the best set up.



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mike f.

05-28-2002 19:43:18




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: JD 50 still wont run in reply to mike, 05-28-2002 18:19:48  
I have a used delco distributor I will sell if you need it, I would find a deep ditch for the wico dist. a mag will work, but they primarily are not on the number tractors, let me know if I can help more.



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