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8N 6 volt coil

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Frank

04-14-2003 00:38:10




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Checked the coil on my 8N and it reads .7 Ohms on primary circuit and 7,300 on secondary. Also checked ballast resistor on it reads 3.3 Ohms. Is this normal? Haven't checked the voltage at the coil because it's on my bench.

Put new points in the distributor today. Not the most handy design in the world. Now I just need to get a manual so I can time the thing. Also need to wire the ampmeter, ignition switch, and lights. Where can I get a diagram?

Thanks...Frank

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nseries.com

04-14-2003 09:56:15




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 Re: 8N 6 volt coil in reply to Frank, 04-14-2003 00:38:10  
WWW.nseries.com has instuctions to time front mount.



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Mountainman

04-14-2003 09:04:19




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 Re: 8N 6 volt coil in reply to Frank, 04-14-2003 00:38:10  
You didn't say whether you have a front mount dist or a side mount. The wiring is slightly different but both are shown in the I&T FO-4 manual for N Fords.

If you have a front mount distributor, you remove it from the tractor and time it on the bench. Also much easier to install points etc. The manual covers this in detail with diagrams. When reinstalling the dist., make sure it is seated before tightening the two retaining bolts. If it won't seat you might have it 180� out.

hth

N - joy.

Mountainman...CA

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Dell (WA)

04-14-2003 08:59:06




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 Re: 8N 6 volt coil in reply to Frank, 04-14-2003 00:38:10  
Frank..... ...your 6 volt frontmount coil ohm readings are close to normal. But your "infamous ballast resistor" is about 2 times too much, nomal ballast resistor is about 0.7 to 1.5 ohms depending upon temperture.

Wiring diagram is in the I&T FO-4 manual along with timing instructions. TIP: do NOT wire the headlights thru the ignition switch, it's not strong enuff for headlights, barely strong enuff for ignition coil..... ...Dell

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