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Posted by Christopher S. Dunn on July 09, 2004 at 05:26:23 from (216.141.73.90):
Well, folks, I am back again for more sage words. I had the old girl running pretty well after the carburator and gas flow problems were solved and then, as the PTO shear pin issue was resolved I could run the tractor long enough for it to start stalling. I read through a lot of posts and some of the archives (now that it's back up!) and figured it must be something with the magneto and/or the following ignition parts going to the plugs. Over the last couple of days, I pulled the distributor cap, checked the plugs, replaced the plugs, adjusted the breaker points, then replaced the breaker points and set the gap on them. I also replaced the rotor. The funny thing is this: once I opened her up and messed with the breaker points, I haven't been able to get her to run. I will say that getting the points set was a Bit&#! and I am not sure if the manual was serious about checking the timing mark on the flywheel and all that. I was pretty sure that was for setting the timing on the mag and I didn't think that was necessary for just setting the breaker point gap. Was I wrong about that? What else can I do? I know it was something I did, but exactly what it was I am uncertain. It was running (if only for 15-25 minutes at a shot) before I started and now it's not firing up. I AM getting spark from the coil and all the way to the plug wire ends. I am getting fuel flow and I have a full tank. The battery is strong like bull. SO... the question I have is this: If I have to mess with the timing of the mag, did I already screw the pooch on it by getting in there in the first place? Will I have to remove the mag assembly from the tractor to properly align and time it if this is the case? I await any sage and semi-sane responses.
Christopher
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