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Homer

10-28-2000 17:59:21




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My '51 8N quit running for no apparent reason. I took the "opportunity" to replace the points, coil, distributir cap, and condensor. When I replaced all these parts, put the radiator and front sheet metal back on, I pulled it with the truck and it started but there was no power and it sounded like it was blowing back through the carberator. I took off all the stuff again (the front mounted distributor wasn't one of Henry's better ideas) and now I want to get it correct before I put everything back. 1st, I followed the direction to static time it using the straight edge and the 1/4 inch from the hole method. The space was off but my friend who had helped before claims he didn't change the adjustment. I changed it anyway as shown on the web page. My question now (at long last) is, is there a right of wrong way to position those two "ears" on the back of the distributor. In other words is there one position that is 180 degrees out?

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10-30-2000 08:29:03




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 Re: 8N front distributor replacing in reply to Homer, 10-28-2000 17:59:21  
YUP you sure can be 180 off. I just spent about 6 hours on my front mount and did it all right or so I thought and there was no starting that baby. After I took it out for the 5th time (without removing the radiator by the way), I decided to turn the two tangs 180 degrees and she fired right off. Now I know and I guess that is the secret to learning. I have to screw up to learn.



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norm-wy

10-29-2000 12:36:19




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 Re: 8N front distributor replacing in reply to Homer, 10-28-2000 17:59:21  
Homer
This is just to satisfy my curiosity. I guess I'm bad that way. You said you have a 51 8N with a front mt dist. Are you sure about the year or did the engine get swapped out at some time? TNX in advance.



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Homer

10-30-2000 09:16:16




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 Re: Re: 8N front distributor replacing in reply to norm-wy, 10-29-2000 12:36:19  
Thanks for the information from all responders. I'm glad to learn about the radiator. At least with all the crap off I can bring the #1 cylinder to TDC and set the distributor to the #1 wire. To answer norm-wy's question, the reason I placed it as a '51 is because that is the serial number on the block's range. I got the listing in information from the New Holland Co. I purchased the 8N from the original owner here in central Florida and to my knowledge he didn't modify it. In fact he didn't even bother to replace a cracked manifold

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Stonerinpa

10-28-2000 18:12:35




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 Re: 8N front distributor replacing in reply to Homer, 10-28-2000 17:59:21  
You can't put it on wrong. Just bolt it fast being sure it is correctly in position. You really don't have to pull all of the front off to work on the distributor. Remove the coil and cap, and reach in and unbolt the two cap screws. You will probably have to get one from each side. It is a little bit of a trick to get it out past the fan, but it can be done. It is a lot easier than pulling the radiator. When you have it off, do all of your settings on the bench, and then replace it. Just make sure all gaskets are in place. It still wasn't one of Henry's better ideas!

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actually, you can......

10-28-2000 20:25:01




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 Re: Re: 8N front distributor replacing in reply to Stonerinpa, 10-28-2000 18:12:35  
It is posible to install the front mount distributor 180 out if you are particularly ham handed, or you had a real rough night the evening before....:-)
Problem is, you will discover it won't run real well, and most likely you will have broken one of the tabs off the drive. A little finesse goes a long way with the front mount. Hurry it up and force it and you end up with broken parts.
Truck( Who once did have a real rough night before replacing points...)

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Stonerin pa

10-29-2000 18:35:55




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 Re: Re: Re: 8N front distributor replacing in reply to actually, you can......, 10-28-2000 20:25:01  
Well, I can't argue with that!



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