Re: Distributor dilemma

Posted by WellWorn on September 23, 2014 at 22:26:10 from (75.213.147.204):

In Reply to: Distributor dilemma posted by WellWorn on September 22, 2014 at 21:37:00:

Thanks for the very helpful and informative replies, gentlemen.

Our internet connection is only slightly faster than molasses, so images are tough, but I checked here: http://www.external_link/IH-Farmall-Distributors

and the top picture shows what looks to be my distributor, other than the lack of part# on the casting. It shows a similar screw in the side and 'weep hole' on the stem at about 1 o'clock (from the clip at 12 in the picture). I'm still missing my TC39, so part lookup is difficult, but the in the light of day I see the inner dust shield has an IH 353900R1 on it, which along with DSlater's distrib coding info gives absolute certainty.

As for it outlasting me, I rather doubt it unless I don't make it through the rest of the month (which is possible, but unexpected). The shaft shows ~.016 wiggle measured on the cam block, both side to side and top to bottom, so it needs to be rebuilt, but that will have to wait until either it isn't needed daily, or I have a spare distributor to work with. The later may be coming, as I have a line on a mostly complete but 'stuck' A for parts (or project) - just have to make the time to go pick it up (and space in the shop to work on something else).

Mr Slater, I corrected and completed the serial numbers in the first post, and while closer than the original guestimates, the engine is still "older" than the tractor by at least 18,566 units, unless the left seat bracket was replaced, and that is even less likely.

I have absolutely no history with this tractor - an elder cousin got it probably 10 years ago from a deadbeat as collateral/payment for some money he loaned. No idea who as he didn't want to talk about it. He was going to give it to me about 6 years ago, but I paid him for it (more than it was worth, but I'm quite certain less than he had loaned). Cousin died 2 years ago at age 90. It is what it is.

Well Worn

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