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Possibly my new obsession...

I told you not to mess with that wiring! :smack:
You were right! I sided with the mild 8n tractor "experts" at first, because I wanted to be safe, who said that coil is to hot, however, the "hold my beer" 8n members said run that dragster Accel. It became quite the debate on the Ford tractor forum...haha. I'm running the hot coil...
 
You were right! I sided with the mild 8n tractor "experts" at first, because I wanted to be safe, who said that coil is to hot, however, the "hold my beer" 8n members said run that dragster Accel. It became quite the debate on the Ford tractor forum...haha. I'm running the hot coil...
I bet that did get heated. Wonder what's down stream from the coil that needs the extra power.
 
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Who says it can't dig post holes?
 
I bet that did get heated. Wonder what's down stream from the coil that needs the extra power.
I don't know. The thing it can do is burn points. I thought about putting the milder coil in for a test. Problem is it's a bit of a pain and I'm learning that even though the tractors were all built to the same specs, over years of use they seem to develop an individual liking for this or that, that another one may not like.
 
Input voltage is key. I advise putting your resistor block back in line, or buy lots of points and keep a matchbook handy.
 
Input voltage is key. I advise putting your resistor block back in line, or buy lots of points and keep a matchbook handy.
I have a new "no external resister" coil. When I put it in the engine didn't act as spunky, but yes, burning points is an issue with the hot coil.
 
I have a new "no external resister" coil. When I put it in the engine didn't act as spunky, but yes, burning points is an issue with the hot coil.
What is the battery voltage with the engine running? Voltage regulator out of spec.?
A guy might think. 28 hp. tops, might not lend itself to a whole lot of "spunk".
 
There isn't any wiring going to the regulator. The tractor was changed to 12v at some point, so all the 6v stuff is un-hooked. The key switch has been changed to a push/pull ignition switch, then wired to a new start button.
 
What is the battery voltage with the engine running? Voltage regulator out of spec.?
A guy might think. 28 hp. tops, might not lend itself to a whole lot of "spunk".
Didn't hit reply for the voltage regulator reply. I wonder if the new 12v ignition switch thats on it has some sort of resister?
 
The 8n made it through both pastures bush hogging. Life is good.
I have an OEM steel fuel line, sediment bowl gas filter screen and the elbow with gas filter screen fitting for the steel line coming. Battling trash from the tank getting to the carb, but I can remove, teardown, clean the carb and have it back on
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running smooth again in under an hour.
Over 100° degrees and no hint of the tractor overheating in the fields.
 
My father in law had a '48 model. He had taken the battery out to use in something else and finches nested in the battery compartment. I did a painting of it...
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