Posted by Jim Becker on November 14, 2009 at 10:38:27 from (71.252.159.128):
In Reply to: H /M Distributor posted by Reddytr on November 13, 2009 at 18:30:31:
CNKS,
I think you pretty well covered it. Battery ignition came along on different models at slightly different times, around 1949 and 1950. From anything I have found, on each model it showed up the same time the voltage regulator and 3 position light switch happened. On some models it was probably standard equipment. With others battery ignition was optional in the sense that ANY electrical equipme,nt was optional. On most, the "standard" configuration would have included electrical components that could be optionally deleted.
For example, on the C in '52, you could order the tractor with a magneto but without battery ignition, battery, lights, and starter for a deduct of $46. If you wanted a magneto in place of battery ignition but keeping the starter, lights etc, the extra cost was $19.50. I doubt that many people saved the $46 or spent the $19.50.
The Parts Catalogs show the wiring and combination of parts required for the later tractors with a magneto. A small junction block was required at the panel. The Parts Catalogs usually aren't clear on the time of change from distributer to battery ignition, generally because of the option complication. They usually give a clear serial number break on the change to voltage regulator. A lot of the earlier tractors were converted to battery ignition when the magneto needed major repair work.
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