Cannot tighten distributor without tractor dying

clydeherrera

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I have a 1950 Ford 8n tractor. Had a tune up kit installed and it runs fine. but I cannot tighten the distributor without the tractor dying. I did pull the distributor and looked at it. but didn't touch anything on it. I just don't understand why I cannot tighten my distributor down ????? Thanks for any suggestions you may have for my problem. I am not a mechanic and I just enjoy tinkering with my tractor. I will need a overhaul on it here soon. But that is another story.
 
My first thought was worn distributor BUSHINGS... tightening it up may take out the point gap... you may wish to try resetting the points with the bolt tightened down.... just sayin'
 
(quoted from post at 14:41:50 09/02/19) My first thought was worn distributor BUSHINGS... tightening it up may take out the point gap... you may wish to try resetting the points with the bolt tightened down.... just sayin'
Agree, I always adjust points with the distributor tightened down.
 

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