sfcrusscanter
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I was raking hay when the tractor quit. I knew the key switch was going out, it kept shutting down and wiggling the key would bring the ignition back alive. I started making trips to the local farm supply store for parts. I wired in a new switch, it cranks but doesn't fire up. I've replaced the coil, points, condenser, button and distributor cap. Next, using a light tester and then multimeter, I've verified 12.5 volts going through the coil and hot side of the points. Still no spark jumping through the points. I've pulled the new points and verified continuity going through the points when they are closed. I even tested the old points, that were about a year old for continuity. Both show good. I even went back to my farm and pulled the new points and condenser out of my 641 tractor (after I cranked it and verified it was sparking good). Even after installing them, still no spark on the 801. I had the owner of the field that I was "helping" him with go over what I did. You figure a Ford dealer mechanic for over 20 would catch what I'm doing wrong. Still no luck. I even got help for the local garage mechanic (50 year plus...). Nada... I was able to borrow a friend's JD4020 to finish raking and baling that field, and will use it to fining my five acres tomorrow.
Now that I've had time to slow down and put my thoughts in order I figure that someone out here can point me in the right direction. The 801 has the 12 volt alternator conversation. I've had it for about four years so far without and major problems.
Any ideas?
Russ, in Kansas...
Now that I've had time to slow down and put my thoughts in order I figure that someone out here can point me in the right direction. The 801 has the 12 volt alternator conversation. I've had it for about four years so far without and major problems.
Any ideas?
Russ, in Kansas...