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How is timing set on 2N tractor?

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Heather Hallada

01-10-2003 05:02:25




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How does one set the timing - physically or mechanically - with a timing light on a 2N ? Distributor is fixed - does not rotate.
Settings call for top dead center.
The tractor does not have power once it is warmed up. Do you think the timing is the problem?
The ignition system and the carberator has been completely rebuilt.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
Heather

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jake

01-11-2003 07:55:44




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 Re: How is timing set on 2N tractor? in reply to Heather Hallada, 01-10-2003 05:02:25  
If the point gap is correct there is a slight adjustment possible by loosening the screw on the left side of the dist but this should not cause power loss. I would suspect the engine is running with a very lean mixture.



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Jim WI

01-10-2003 10:18:10




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 Re: How is timing set on 2N tractor? in reply to Heather Hallada, 01-10-2003 05:02:25  
Have you an F04 manual for this tractor yet? If not, you really need one as it's got lots of information.

Timing the 2N is done with the distributor off of the tractor (only takes two bolts). Then you need a straight edge (a metal ruler works well). The F04 manual has a fairly decent illustration of the procedure.

While the distributor is off the tractor, you should check to make sure that the advance weights are functioning.

Not having power once warmed up can have lots of causes -- did it work ok before the work you describe? If yes, some adjustment is probably needed in the parts that were rebuilt. If not, it's possibly something else.

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Heather

01-11-2003 17:19:51




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 Re: Re: How is timing set on 2N tractor? in reply to Jim WI, 01-10-2003 10:18:10  
Thanks to you both - will try to work on these adjustments and let you know. Another thought is the govenor. What can be done to the govenor to make it work? When you pull the throttle down it doesn't seem to rev the engine.
Heather



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jake

01-11-2003 22:26:12




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 Re: Re: Re: How is timing set on 2N tractor? in reply to Heather, 01-11-2003 17:19:51  
The govenor is activated by the rod from the quadrant to an arm that is connected to the lower[shorter arm] on the govenor. The longer arm which is spring loaded goes from the govenor to the carburetor. The engine speed is set by the throttle control and when the engine is started the weights in the gov will exert force to the throttle arm. Usually a faulty gov will be unable to maintain a constant engine speed. If the gov requires a rebuild the internal center is available and if needed I will send detailed rebuild instructions. Good luck Jake

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Heather

01-12-2003 05:08:39




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: How is timing set on 2N tractor? in reply to jake, 01-11-2003 22:26:12  
Jake,
It sounds as if we may be getting closer to the source of the problem! Since this tractor sat for a long time prior to rebuilding, it stands a good chance that the internal parts of the govenor have either froze up and/or rusted. I would really appreciate if you could send the rebuilding information on the govenor.
Thanks again!
Heather



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