Finally someone mentions the COIL ….
Replace the points, Coil, And CONDENSOR!
I ran one for an entire summer cutting and bush hogging grass for a landlord I was renting from as part of the rent agreement.
Learned a LOT about the 8N and tractors in general.
Another thing, in W.Georgia heat, it’ll readily over heat if pushed too hard! Low range, 2nd gear with a 48” finish mower and half throttle was all it would take.
When I bought my own tractor, I got a Ford 3000 Diesel! Beast of a tractor! Still have it 16yrs later! Most trouble free piece of equipment I’ve ever owned. It was built in ‘67. Still runs like new. It lives an easy life now. Just runs a finish mower 3-4times a year, for 6-8hrs at a time. I change the oil every March and August whether it needs it or not! It still has the cartridge type filter. I kind of like the “old school tech”…
Another “hint”!
Go to NAPA and get the “Blue Streak” ignition components. They’ll last 3x longer than the Indian or Chinese stuff.
Replace the points, Coil, And CONDENSOR!
I ran one for an entire summer cutting and bush hogging grass for a landlord I was renting from as part of the rent agreement.
Learned a LOT about the 8N and tractors in general.
Another thing, in W.Georgia heat, it’ll readily over heat if pushed too hard! Low range, 2nd gear with a 48” finish mower and half throttle was all it would take.
When I bought my own tractor, I got a Ford 3000 Diesel! Beast of a tractor! Still have it 16yrs later! Most trouble free piece of equipment I’ve ever owned. It was built in ‘67. Still runs like new. It lives an easy life now. Just runs a finish mower 3-4times a year, for 6-8hrs at a time. I change the oil every March and August whether it needs it or not! It still has the cartridge type filter. I kind of like the “old school tech”…
Another “hint”!
Go to NAPA and get the “Blue Streak” ignition components. They’ll last 3x longer than the Indian or Chinese stuff.