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9n'er

06-28-2000 08:20:09




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Forgot the big question: Is timing the distributor a big mystery? Or hard to do? I was naive enough to disconnect the electrical system, and unbolted the distributor and just took it off the tractor. A fella that I had a recent brief converstation with said I screwed up because I didn't set the timing or note it and therefore I need to re-time the distributor. Tyler Neff's site and the I&T manual indicate that it is fairly straightforward. Can someone give some advice if there is more to it than these sources indicate; and did I really screw it up as the guy suggested? If it is not timed right; what will the motor sound like? and how do I know wether to advance or retard the timing? is it trial and error after I set the 1/4" marks and bolt it back on to the motor? Electrrical systems tend to intimidate me, but I want to systematically install it step by step in sequence to eliminate the chance for error. thanks in advance (no pun intended) for any insights about installing the distributor and timing. 9N'er

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will

06-29-2000 04:23:47




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 Re: Distibutor Timing in reply to 9n'er, 06-28-2000 08:20:09  
As you install and tighten the dist bolts, make sure the rotor is free to move slightly. If you can't move the rotor at all as you tighten the bolts, then you are 180 degrees off.



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BB Stacker

06-28-2000 10:44:47




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 Re: Distibutor Timing in reply to 9n'er, 06-28-2000 08:20:09  
The tang on the distributor shaft is offset, this is so you can't mount the distributor 180 degrees out. I've heard that sometimes the tang is worn enough to make it possible to put it in wrong. If you do the static timing as per the book you should be alright. Just put the rotor on and turn it as you position the distributor and as long as you don't force it and the bolts line up your home free.

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9N'er

06-28-2000 10:54:02




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 Re: Re: Distibutor Timing in reply to BB Stacker, 06-28-2000 10:44:47  
At lunch today I looked at the tang on the motor. I reached the same conclusion as both of you suggest. I don't know how I could screw it up. it is offset, and it was timed right and to me it is a matter of just ensuring I match the offsets. Not a biggy...even my small brain can figure this out...but you watch...if there is 1001 ways to do it right; out of 1002 methods...I'll unwittingly find that wrong 1002 method. It's the story of my luck! 9N'er

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Jim WI

06-28-2000 11:04:35




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 Re: Re: Re: Distibutor Timing in reply to 9N'er, 06-28-2000 10:54:02  
Given your comments in your posts it sounds to me like you just took the distributor off the tractor and didn't disassemble it any farther (maybe the big painting project?). If this is true, then it's still timed properly as others have said.

When you go to put it on, make sure that the tang is aligned properly so that the distributor is fully seated on the mounting boss. Otherwise, it might look like it's on but tightening the bolts will break the distributor. It's an easy thing to check for and could save a bunch of money.

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9n'er

06-28-2000 11:16:21




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Distibutor Timing in reply to Jim WI, 06-28-2000 11:04:35  
yep. didn't munk around with it...it was timed ok, and operated fine. didn't see a need at this point...so re-installing should be a snap. (crossing fingers :) )



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JerryU

06-28-2000 08:56:51




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 Re: Distibutor Timing in reply to 9n'er, 06-28-2000 08:20:09  
No, there is no magic to timing. If you just took the distributor off and didn't do anything inside, it should only go on one way without forcing it-the tang on the distributor is offset.

If you took it apart and did a points and condensor job and set the timing by the I&T, it will be plenty close to let the tractor run properly. If you had the distributor apart, depending on how far you want to go into it, you should check the weights to make sure they are free and that the shaft does not have a lot of slop in it. Otherwise, follow the I&T--should have no problems. These N's ain't brain surgery (lucky for me). But that's the charm, they are straightforward.

Looking for pics when you get it done.

JerryU

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