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Rob N VA

03-26-2004 21:17:50

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I just came across this ad on e-bay for electronic ignition for the 8N, and it sparked a question. Have any of you ever used electric ignition, and what do you think of them versus breaker points? I am a VW bug fanatic from way back, and I had a buddy that swore by these kits. He said that he would be scared to drive outta his garage for fear of the points slipping, or wearing out and leaving him stranded. I have never had much trouble outta breaker points. What do you guys think?---Rob

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Bill W.

03-27-2004 17:28:52

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Re: Electronic ignition in reply to Rob N VA, 03-26-2004 21:17:50

I've had electronic ignition from Gennesse for five years now on my 52 8n and swear by it. It is so easy to install it's scary and you never worry about it being out of sorts like points. She cranks first time every time. It will not, however, be an excuse for badly worn rings or bearings. If you need an overhaul, make electroni igniton a part of it. The module goes into the distributor in place of the points so no one knows its not original. Don't know the life of the bugger but so far its great. I'm putting it now on an 801 powermaster I'm finishing and have put it on two other 8n's I sold. No, I don't have stock in Pertronix but wish I did. It does not work for front mount distributors but for all side mounts through 1964, it works fabulously as George W. says. Good N-ing.

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cargocult

03-27-2004 08:48:28

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Re: Electronic ignition in reply to Rob N VA, 03-26-2004 21:17:50

I have it! One of the best things I've ever done to this tractor! Starts first crank, runs better than ever! Highly recommended!

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Duner Wi

03-27-2004 06:11:19

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Re: Electronic ignition in reply to Rob N VA, 03-26-2004 21:17:50

I don't have much trouble with points. I use points till they are wore out and that can take 20-30 years. I do after installing and gaping wash the contact surfaces with lacquer thinner.If I have a condenser that does not transfer metal from one point surface to the other I keep that condenser.
The car I take on long trips I do replace the points once a year for peace of mind. However if you need more spark due to high compression, high RPM etc. go for the electronic.

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John Voyles

03-27-2004 06:04:06

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Re: Electronic ignition in reply to Rob N VA, 03-26-2004 21:17:50

I have a buddy who put an electronic ignition kit on his front distributor 8N and loves it. Everytime I have to take my front distributor off he rides me about putting electronic ignition in. He's almost got me convinced to part with the $ for one.
John

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Glen

03-27-2004 06:21:06

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Re: Re: Electronic ignition in reply to John Voyles, 03-27-2004 06:04:06

The last time I looked they dont make the kit for the front mount dis. Let me know if Im wrong.

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TomH

03-27-2004 11:42:41

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Re: Re: Re: Electronic ignition in reply to Glen, 03-27-2004 06:21:06

This is off of Genesee Products website. As you can see they are making front mount kits on a special order basis. Suprised me as I looked into this a while back and they wasn't being made.
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Ford used its own distributor on most models. Conversion kits are available for the 8N side mount, NAA, and 600-4000 series four cylinder engines. "Conversions are also available for the early N-series front mount distributors on a special order basis." Contact Genesee Products at (918) 274-8000 for details
E-mail: info@gp6.com

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John Voyles

03-27-2004 07:23:59

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Re: Re: Re: Electronic ignition in reply to Glen, 03-27-2004 06:21:06

Maybe I'm wrong, he may have a side-mount distributor. I thought it was front mount. I'll check, and if it is front, I'll try to list his source.
John

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Tim...OK

03-27-2004 07:02:18

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Re: Re: Re: Electronic ignition in reply to Glen, 03-27-2004 06:21:06

Last I heard Gennessee here in OK was getting ready to release a front mount electronic conversion,but don't know if it's available yet..

Tim

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Willy-N

03-26-2004 21:22:55

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Re: Electronic ignition in reply to Rob N VA, 03-26-2004 21:17:50

I like points you can see what is wrong with them and jerry rig them if you have to. They have worked for 50 years why change now. Very seldom do I ever have any problems if I put them in. Mark H.

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Jerry/MT

03-26-2004 21:49:15

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Re: Re: Electronic ignition in reply to Willy-N, 03-26-2004 21:22:55

I have no complaints about breaker points but I recently purchased an electronic ignition system after rebuiding my distributor. I have a small ranch and when I need to use my tractor, I want it to start. The problem I had with points is that they get corroded or burn out and I have to clean and reset them. With an electronic ignition, that problem is eliminated. Plus my engine starts in a quarter turn and idles smoother than if ever did with regular points. The main question that I have is how long will the electronic ignition last. I haven't heard of people on this forum with electronic ignitions complain about them "burning out" early - yet!

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JimAZ

03-26-2004 23:00:42

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Re: Re: Re: Electronic ignition in reply to Jerry/MT, 03-26-2004 21:49:15

I've used electronic ignitions in a few of my cars over the years and never had a problem with any of them. Better spark too.

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Willy-N

03-27-2004 07:31:30

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Electronic ignition in reply to JimAZ, 03-26-2004 23:00:42

They are pretty good for the cars not realy much to do to them anymore. Just put plugs in every 50,000 miles or more. I have not had to do anything to my points in my working tractor for 2 years and have not had a problem with it. Come to think about it I have only had to clean the fuel filter a couple of times and add a little oil to the engine. Mark H.

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