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Cockshutt 30 with Distributor Problems

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Ron

03-03-2004 16:18:22




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Thanks to all for follow on tips. Here is where I currently stand: Tractor delivered with distributor removed. Have checked the distributor drive gear from oil pump and it seems to be working ok . Should not be a shear pin issue (hopefully). The electrical system has been converted from 6 to 12V and has a one wire alternator and a resister in line from the ignition switch in order to accomadate a 6V coil and condenser. I intend to replace the plugs, points, condenser, cap, rotor and coil. Would it be advantageous to eliminate the resistor and allow the whole ignition to run as 12 volts? In addition to replacing the 6V
coil with at 12V, what is required for the condenser and do I need to change the type plug. Will need part numbers for original 6V systemj just in case including point and plug gaps and any changes for 12V system. Also, (what a pain in the butt this guy is) Could one of you please provide some guidence on resetting the original distributor for correct timing so I may at least start this thing. Many thanks in advance.

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J. Schwiebert

03-03-2004 17:55:18




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 Re: Cockshutt 30 with Distributor Problems in reply to Ron, 03-03-2004 16:18:22  
Look in the first set of posts, but if you change the coil and you want to eliminate the resistor you need a 12 Volt coil. When you get the price of a coil nowdays you may want to see how good the old one is. Now since you now have a negative ground the negative post on the coil will have the wire which gos from the coil to the distributor. The difference between a 6 Volt and a 12 Volt coil is the resistor is built inside the coil on the 12 Volt. Find TDC compression stroke for #1. Cylinder turn the distributor body until the points break and it should be close enough to start.

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Al m

03-03-2004 16:55:37




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 Re: Cockshutt 30 with Distributor Problems in reply to Ron, 03-03-2004 16:18:22  
Hi Ron
If you tip your dist. over you will notice the key is offset.I hope you marked the orig. location,so just drop it back in and slowly turn the rotor shaft until it drops in and line up your match marks.This should be close enough to start checking plugs wires and simple stuff first.I rewired mine using the ford 8n 12 volt conversion diagram from the archives on this site.A resistor is used in that set up to keep the battery from draining back through the points when not running.It's a easy rewire job and because you already have the alt it should not cost mutch and new wires can't hurt.
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Al

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RAB

03-03-2004 23:20:16




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 Re: Re: Cockshutt 30 with Distributor Problems in reply to Al m, 03-03-2004 16:55:37  
The resistor is not there to do that. It is to protect the coil and points from excessive current, which would lead to premature failure.
Regards, RAB



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