Timing a John Deere

[@TimTurner115]

You can brought back some old memories. I really did forget how the time one. Thank you sir.

[@JustMe-dv5ix]

You are talking about 25-30 degrees Before Top Dead Center , right? What does the book call out for timing?

[@roadrash3101]

This is way too complicated, but a very good analysis for JD two cylinder timing. I followed the magneto timing instructions in the Deere owners manual and that was much easier. There are punch marks located on the flywheel and engine/transmission case that locate the TDC mark of the crankshaft. If you install the magneto at the correct spot with the governor shaft in the proper position, there is not a need for anything else to be adjusted. I do not own a timing light, and my 1942 JD model B (Hand start!) runs like it should. These tractors were built for farmers that worked on their own equipment. The governor will either retard or advance the magneto timing as required for proper operation of the engine.

[@derekdoble4438]

So you time these set at 20 to 30 at low idle? I have mine set at 30 degrees at wide open throttle. I have a timing light with a dial on the back for the degrees.

[@PaulCTownsend]

GREAT INFO THANK YOU.

[@riprock23]

Duane was a nuclear physicist but a farm boy at heart.

[@ffranch9377]

I need to drop one off for you to work on

[@justtinkering6054]

I wish I had the time. No pun intended.

[@AndrewDuff2188]

I have a 51 A I need to mess with !

[@joeclark9042]

Hey buddy I have a 52 John Deere that I've been having problems with the timing on any possible way I can get a hold of you and see if maybe you can send me some information on the things that you have for John Deere tractors I'd really appreciate you let me know thank you sir I'll send you my email a you can help me

[@justtinkering6054]

I wish I could help, but I really don’t know anymore than what I put in to these videos. Check my other videos for timing a John Deere. I think I have a total of three videos for timing John Deere tractors.