Distributor Tune Up

Steiner Tractor Parts how to video on how to replace a distributor on a antique tractor by Team Fitzgerald

[@normanczerski5221]

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[@SteinerTractorParts]

Hi Norman, I looked at your account - I see we created a full return for you back in June - we are just waiting to receive the rings back. You should have received a return tag - if you need this resent, please let us know :)

[@charleywalker2982]

Good job Dan and Guy for making the video. Keep up the good work. I’ve been watching Dan Fitzgerald for over 30 years.

[@SteinerTractorParts]

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[@davidadkins6431]

Greetings, I have a 8n tractor I think according to its serial # its a 1948. It has a distributor I had to replace as the pin on the timing gear had sheared off. Since it had sheared and had turned over I had no idea where TDC was. ( Flywheel was impossible to read ) So I used the ole #1 piston on compression tactic. I also replaced everything in the electrical ignition system; that is a 12 volt by the way. I have worked on engines and cars since I was old enough to hold a wrench. My father was the foreman at the I.H. tractor repair shop I am now 60. My first tractor was a cub cadet hand crank start tractor.This engine is really simple the reason I chose to buy it and of course being financially challenged helped that decision along. Now my problem. I'm not really up to snuff on the conversion and the ballast resistor I had to install between the switch and the positive side of the coil. I replaced this also. Now the problem. When I went to check spark I would get a few blue sparks from the coil then nothing. I checked for power drop in the system. I found that when the points were open the voltage would be 12.3 when the points are closed 2.3. I have asked around even to the company that supplied me with the resistor and they didn't even know how or why it was needed. I have found that out only through a tireless investigation of the part. Some say it is only needed when the tractor is running and it is in charge mode. Some suggest to use a bypass when starting the tractor. Then use the regular system when the tractor is running. I tried bypassing the resistor again I got a blue strong spark for a few times again the spark failed after that. I'm flummoxed! How can such an engine be this persnickety? Can you help me? I would be eternally grateful if you could

[@SteinerTractorParts]

David, Please call our technical department at 1-800-234-3280. Ask for Dan or Dennis. They can help you troubleshoot and help find the problem!

[@5StarPWC]

When you mentioned that the firing order you pointed out on the cap the 1-2-3 then you said the cylinders on the motor are 1-2-3 but you did not have the camera positioned properly to see what end was one?

[@SteinerTractorParts]

The cylinder closest to the radiator is always cylinder one.

[@orcstregth2642]

thanks for the video help. had some FORD distributor trouble myself.

[@jaredmusick3872]

how do I get the plastic cover off that covers the points?

[@johnholloway2445]

excellent video

[@SteinerTractorParts]

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[@petermetaxas9696]

If you want and you feel comfortable doing it to it's easier to take the entire distributor out. BUT of course that means you have to do the ignition timing.

[@mikemichaels1875]

Great video. I love your band ZZ Top too😃

[@ricklent6561]

Great video for my tractor . Next project!

[@danriley389]

I have the same tractor and I'm having a heck of a time getting that back clip snapped back into place. Any pointers?

[@ricklent6561]

Should’ve that hard. Wiggle the cap usually goes on real easy

[@danriley389]

I wouldn't have thought so either. Just can't get my hand back there to snap the clip over the cap!

[@ricklent6561]

Sometime I use a heavy long screwdriver to press it in.

[@Frenchy3055]

I guess it's a good idea a great deal of the time to disconnect the battery when doing maintenance on a tractor. But how can you possibly get a short circuit spark on any of the ignition components with the ignition switch off?

[@SteinerTractorParts]

***** I believe she was just thinking it is a good rule of thumb so you do not forget the one time that it would count. ;-)

[@Frenchy3055]

Good response to my comment, and I believe in SAFETY FIRST. But disconnecting the battery on some of these tractors can in itself produce some perils. If you just disconnect the battery ground wire there is still the potential for getting short circuit on the ignition components. So I guess the safest way would be to disconnect both battery cables.

[@jillschlueter2125]

Thanks! but how do you take off the dust cover thing after the distributor cap?

[@SteinerTractorParts]

+Jill Schlueter Remove the rotor and the dust cover just pops off. It is a tight fit, but no screws or anything. -Tom

[@hddm3]

really good job! thanks

[@SteinerTractorParts]

Thank you for taking the time to say thanks :-)

[@erikarutherford5688]

What? Love this vid, but could really have it finish with confirming correct timing. That's the part I need help with.

[@bencopeland1048]

do you know the name of part connected to distributor w/the copper tube that runs up to the carb.

[@SteinerTractorParts]

Ben, I believe you are referring to the vacuum advance. Hope that helps!

[@horseman888]

I have 2 old Ford tractors and I'm sick of fixing them- doing this on both of them today.

[@granvillelovell2567]

NO WHERE ON THE INTERNET does anyone tell the firing order for ford 4000 3 cylinder ---Rotation cap is 123 and on the motor from front of motor it is 123 going toward firewall ; But FIRING ORDER --------------------IS IT 123---------321----------312---------132----------WHY DOES everyone ignore this ?

[@jonathanguerrero5844]

Can you look at the valves and tell

[@BurkesRepair]

Stamped right on the manifold. 1-2-3