Project: 2N resurrection

[Lonesome7.3]

Got a new fuel bowl from TSC and now not more fuel leaks. At least from there. I still have one at the carb. I cannot get the fitting with the screen to tighten down enough.
I wanted a battery disconnect so it would not drain when it sits for weeks without being used. I made a bracket from some pieces of scrap I found in a box and mounted it out of the way but easily accessible.
Now if I can only figure out what my starting issues are.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

I could not accept my starter was bad. So I took it to the parts store today and put it on the machine. It spun fine and engaged like it should. I then went back to the shop and took everything apart. The engine spun over easy with a pry bar on the fly wheel. Everything else looked good so I put it all back together. I changed nothing yet it worked this time. The starter spun the engine over nice and strong. I am still scratching my head on that one.

Now the engine spins but I have no spark. I am assuming the points are corroded. Any input on that issue?

 

[Sunset_Z28]

The best thing you can do is rid yourself of the points. Converting mine over to a pertronix ignition was one of the best things I ever did. It made starting it much easier.

 

[Sunset_Z28]

I chased a lot of wiring issues on mine for a while. Check to see if you're getting juice to the distributor and coil.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

I did not know there was a kit for this old tractor.

 

[Sunset_Z28]

Yep, check yesterdays tractor. It can probably be found elsewhere for cheaper though. I think I bought the one for my 860 on Amazon.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

Thanks. First I am going to make sure that is the issue. Then I will get a set for both my old tractors.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

I am getting power to the distributor. A test light confirmed that. I also found a lot of corrosion on the points. I did not have the gap specs with me so I have to look it up.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

Being since I refuse to replace a part until I am certain it is bad; I went through the ignition parts again. This time, I got a very weak spark. So, it looks like all I needed this whole time was a tune up. I still do not understand how they worked fine before but not now. It is irrelevant though. I am going to order the parts and get this tractor put to work.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

I finally broke down and bought new parts. I got everything for a good tune up. But before I install them I am concerned about the grooves in the cap. I understand that could be from excessive wear in the distributor. But could it also be from the cap getting installed incorrectly? Is it possible for it to sit on the distributor crooked?