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Ohio H

04-27-2008 15:19:10

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Can"t keep points in my 2N with front distributor. If a 6V pertronix will help where is the best place to get a set.

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Dave 2N

04-28-2008 09:07:29

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Re: 2N Points in reply to Ohio H, 04-27-2008 15:19:10

As much as we love our "N's," they do have rather "persnickety" electrical systems that like being kept clean, bright and shiny.

We just put a new coil, points, condensor and rotor in ours this weekend, along with some cleaning and shining for other electrical parts. The aforementioned components had been on the tractor for about 9 years, as close as we can figure. The tractor gets used about 8 hours per week, year round.

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soundguy

04-28-2008 05:10:17

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Re: 2N Points in reply to Ohio H, 04-27-2008 15:19:10

I agree with the others...

Many of us here get years on sets of points.. I'm currently running points in my ford 8n that has 4ys on them.. previous set came with the tractor and had to be at least 4ys old or more.

A smear of grease on the leading edge of the rubbing block will help prolong it's life. Also.. the tisco points have a hard rubber / plastic rubbig block, and suffer when the points get hot from excessive current.

Check to make sure you have the oem ballast resistor inline with the coil.. post back.

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Dunk

04-27-2008 17:34:50

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Re: 2N Points in reply to Ohio H, 04-27-2008 15:19:10

My original 6v ignition system does need some mantince every 4 or 5 years...

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Ohio H

04-27-2008 16:53:22

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Re: 2N Points in reply to Ohio H, 04-27-2008 15:19:10

This tractor has been in the family for 50+ years. Needless to sey my father knows what maintenance it needs. However since this problem started the dist. was professionally rebuilt and all parts replaced. I'll find out what is exactly going on and post the symptoms....

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Texas Denny

04-27-2008 17:31:03

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Re: 2N Points in reply to Ohio H, 04-27-2008 16:53:22

Seems like a lot of effort to go to for the problem. The system is designed to run a 3 volts at the coil when the points are closed. Put in one or two dropping resistors until the voltage is at that level. I've had my 8N for 9 years and haven't changed points yet. I don't use it a lot of hours but it does do all of my sickle mowing. And it starts easily and runs on a 6 volt battery.

Dropping resistors cost $5 to $10 each and install in 10 to 15 minutes. People often remove them because they don't know what they are installed to do.

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Bruce (VA)

04-27-2008 15:31:00

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Re: 2N Points in reply to Ohio H, 04-27-2008 15:19:10

My last set of points in my 1950 frontmount lasted 1 month short of 4 years, and that is by no means a record. If you are having problems w/ the points, it could be because of any number of things, none of which will be cured by electronic ignition. An electronic ignition (EI) for the 6v frontmount is not a wise choice. The 6v coil is really designed to run off of 3v (that's why the ballast resistor is in the circuit) Because of the precise voltage requirements of the EI, even a slightly discharged battery will result in a 'no start' situation. While a 12v conversion & EI will give many years of effortless operation....it does not come w/o problems. The first is cost; compare the costs of annually changing the points/plugs/ condenser/ rotor ($20) vs the cost of a 12v conversion ($145, plus $40 for a 12v battery, or $185) and add to that the cost of the EI ($150) and you get a 12 year pay-back. The second problem is that an EI is quite unforgiving of polarity reversal & other common mistakes of tractor ownership; hook up the battery cables backward & you fry the $150 EI. (unless you get the kit w/ the fuse) Of course, a 12v conversion & EI installation can be done for less than $235....but, if you have the ability to do a 12v conversion & EI, you could fix the problems that are being "solved" by the 12v conversion & EI installation in the first place. Simply put, these are low HP, low compression engines that start & run just fine off of 6v & points. Unless the owner needs to run 12v auxiliary equipment, or has a worn out engine in need of a rebuild & wants to buy some time by having the faster spinning 12v to improve starting.....a 12v conversion is not really necessary. Likewise, an EI on an N is a lot of overkill.....IMHO!

If you want to solve the problem w/ the points, tell us what the symptoms are & plenty of folks can help you out.

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