1948 12 volt 8N will turn over but wont fire/start!! I know you gentlemen have covered this issues in many many posts...i need direction.
I did a complete Engine, Hydraulic pump, Top lift and PTO Shaft rebuild on my 8N. Just to state the obvious this is front mount dist.
It has been converted to 12 volt in the past and has a Sherman step up transmission. 2 days ago the assembly was completed.
The 48N has new..12 volt coil(not internally resisted),distributor cap with plugs and wires but the distributor had a Petronix electronic ignition that was in it upon purchase, new 12 volt battery,1 wire Delco ALT, 2 wire/post ignition, new ring gear on fly, 3 post 6 volt solenoid,all the wiring is new and new connections assembled by me to meet specs of JMOR's wiring diagram for the parts i have installed, ammeter gauge( not hooked up), rebuilt carb & gov.
I have used this site for many steps along the way along with the manuals and help from experienced gentlemen. There is a lot more topics to cover as we know and many questions of motor assembly and everything else that you all have covered with others.
OK 3 things that i know i need to complete...
1. I do not have a ballast resistor installed yet. Has not arrived..IGN/BAT straight to coil. I will not run it this way!
2. Can not find clarification on ELI adjustments or anything that might pertain to it being the culprit but the two tangs matched up on the cam and whole unit is how it should be assembled
3. Currently snowed in and do not have ability for compression testing.
But..Sufficient fuel to Carb( fuel out of drain plug, checked float clearance and needle is not sticking and all that jazz)
Spark on all 4 plugs ( blue, jump 1/4 in )
Battery is charged/ full
Sediment is 2 turns open with tank half full
Firing order 1243 which on the dist cap it is labeled even tried swapping 4 and 3
Battery volts are 12.6 and 12.4 at coil
Trying not to ramble but many hours of homework, passion and attention to detail into this just like most of you..thank you for reading and any responses.
also...tried starting fluid into carb, air clear has not been on it, minimal choke and change spark plugs if they get to wet.
i will add my wire setup as it is..again without ballast resistor..or ammeter.
i understand that 1 diagram would be good and done but..combining these 2 covers my parts. i have it wired up as the sketch shows
Thank you
I did a complete Engine, Hydraulic pump, Top lift and PTO Shaft rebuild on my 8N. Just to state the obvious this is front mount dist.
It has been converted to 12 volt in the past and has a Sherman step up transmission. 2 days ago the assembly was completed.
The 48N has new..12 volt coil(not internally resisted),distributor cap with plugs and wires but the distributor had a Petronix electronic ignition that was in it upon purchase, new 12 volt battery,1 wire Delco ALT, 2 wire/post ignition, new ring gear on fly, 3 post 6 volt solenoid,all the wiring is new and new connections assembled by me to meet specs of JMOR's wiring diagram for the parts i have installed, ammeter gauge( not hooked up), rebuilt carb & gov.
I have used this site for many steps along the way along with the manuals and help from experienced gentlemen. There is a lot more topics to cover as we know and many questions of motor assembly and everything else that you all have covered with others.
OK 3 things that i know i need to complete...
1. I do not have a ballast resistor installed yet. Has not arrived..IGN/BAT straight to coil. I will not run it this way!
2. Can not find clarification on ELI adjustments or anything that might pertain to it being the culprit but the two tangs matched up on the cam and whole unit is how it should be assembled
3. Currently snowed in and do not have ability for compression testing.
But..Sufficient fuel to Carb( fuel out of drain plug, checked float clearance and needle is not sticking and all that jazz)
Spark on all 4 plugs ( blue, jump 1/4 in )
Battery is charged/ full
Sediment is 2 turns open with tank half full
Firing order 1243 which on the dist cap it is labeled even tried swapping 4 and 3
Battery volts are 12.6 and 12.4 at coil
Trying not to ramble but many hours of homework, passion and attention to detail into this just like most of you..thank you for reading and any responses.
also...tried starting fluid into carb, air clear has not been on it, minimal choke and change spark plugs if they get to wet.
i will add my wire setup as it is..again without ballast resistor..or ammeter.
i understand that 1 diagram would be good and done but..combining these 2 covers my parts. i have it wired up as the sketch shows
Thank you