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My best guess is it likely originally came equipped with a Wico C Mag but maybe a Wico X by those years, Duane Larson could probably tell us from his great collection of data (SN 49635). I think the Fairbanks Morse RV2A (think thats the one??) is the most beautiful Mag, its huge n aluminum and looks like a V2 engine and polishes up beautiful but from what little data I have dont believe it came on this tractor plus parts may be a bear to find. My preference is the Wico X cuz they have a bearing where the older C had a bushing,,,,, ,,parts are readily available and relatively inexpensive,,,,, ,,I believe them to be capable of producing more spark gap energy then the C,,,,, ,,, Glen in Texas refurbished it, I usually replace points n condensors n coils n can springs myself and install a shiny new cap but a professional rebuilder like him can recharge the rotor and use the heavy duty spring with the smaller washer etc etc so the spark they produce when they snap can be used to weld with lol I have it and the carb fine tuned n timed to where she starts with ONE PULL unless someone is watching or you brag on it in which case it likely wouldnt start with a stick of dynamite so I better shut up. Im still not finished detailing, Ive got some green foam brush touch up to do n have to fine tune touch up the wheel yellow in a few places and foam brush touch up that Eastwood high temp paint on the manifold a lil more but should have it done in a few days. THE CHALLENGE NOW is to keep the gas from getting stale and the carbs needle n seat from varnishing up, Im using Sta Bil and Marine 2 cycle oil in the gas and plan to add some marine fuel stabilizer yet and start it at least every few weeks over the winter. Thanks, John T
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