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Need cure for chipping distributor cap

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Sammy

04-25-2003 07:22:32




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Understand it is a common problem to chip your #2 nipple on the distributor cap with the front axle. Some talk of welding a plate somewhere on the axle to limit the upward movement. Would really appreicate a photo someone has or a description to show how and where the plate is attached to get the job done. I acknowledge I problably need a new pivot bushing, but I thought this welded plate may give me a little added protection. Thanks in advance.

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Philip

04-28-2003 07:51:23




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 Re: Need cure for chipping distributor cap in reply to Sammy, 04-25-2003 07:22:32  
Sammy, I got the pictures for the bolt installation. Send me your e-mail address. Philip.



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ZANE

04-25-2003 19:32:18




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 Re: Need cure for chipping distributor cap in reply to Sammy, 04-25-2003 07:22:32  
It is possible for the center pivot pin and bushing to be perfect and the axle still hit the distributor plate if the axle support has been bent by some violent event.

To see where to put the shim on the axle support all you need to do is to run the right front wheel up a bank until the left front wheel is off the ground. Look at the front axle on the left side of the tractor and see where it is touching the axle support bracket. This point will be on the bottom side of the front axle. That is where you want the shim to be welded.

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Rick H. Ga.

04-25-2003 12:46:52




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 Re: Need cure for chipping distributor cap in reply to Sammy, 04-25-2003 07:22:32  
For what it is worth, my 49 8N has been doing this ever since I have owned it (26 + years). The only side affect I have noticed is that the ignition system may drowned out/jump fire more easily on the number 2 spark plug due to water or rain. I replaced my kingpin bushing a couple of years ago but I used the same distributor with the cracked # 2 nipple because it was only a few years old and still in good working condition. Over the years I have learned that if the 8N is running good..... don’t mess with it.:-) Sooner or later it will need some attention.

I guess I will find out if the new kingpin bushing fixed the problem when I decide I need a new distributor cap. Rick H. Ga.

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Dell (WA)

04-25-2003 09:56:20




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 Re: Need cure for chipping distributor cap in reply to Sammy, 04-25-2003 07:22:32  
Sammy..... ...some temporary relief can be obtained by WIDENING out your frontaxle. It reduces the axle angle rise when going over a bump. But the correct fix is a NEW frontaxle pin (pivot bushing)..... ....Dell



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Philip

04-25-2003 08:54:09




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 Re: Need cure for chipping distributor cap in reply to Sammy, 04-25-2003 07:22:32  
Sammy, Instead of welding a plate, I drilled a hole in the stop plate and added a 3/8" bolt. The axle will hit the bolt head instead of the distributor cap. Not the right fix, but it will cure the problem until you can tear the front of the tractor apart. I can take some pictures this weekend if you need them. Philip.



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Sammy

04-25-2003 09:45:06




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 Re: Re: Need cure for chipping distributor cap in reply to Philip, 04-25-2003 08:54:09  
Phillip,
That would be great if you could. Not sure where you drilled for the bolt.
Thanks



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bg

04-25-2003 07:28:33




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 Re: Need cure for chipping distributor cap in reply to Sammy, 04-25-2003 07:22:32  
What you need to do is fix the front axle kingpin and bushing. Also check the radius arm ball-ends for excessive play. You can shim the sockets with a nylon washer or a piece of leather or a penny to tighten them up. If fixing it right doesn't correct the problem, then you can play with other solutions.



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