timing a farmall H

javan · May 25, 2008

I removed the dist. on my H now I need to Time the eng. How do I get it timed?. Also is the number ! piston the one in the front or the back of the trac.??? thanks

Lanse · May 25, 2008

Cylender one is closest to the radiator, number 4 is closest to the seat

Andy Motteberg · May 25, 2008

Number 1 is closest to the radiator. First, make sure the timing is set correctly. Late timing (too small of a gap or incorrect setting) will act like too rich carburetor problems.
Timing should be set so the points open (set the gap first, .016" for battery ignition) when the timing pointer is between the double marks on the pulley; use the crank or turn the fan by hand (switch off) to locate the marks. With the switch off; use an ohmmeter or self powered test light to verify the point opening instant. This can be done with either #1 or #4 at TDC. Loosen the 2 distributor hold-down cap screws and rotate the body of the distributor in the direction of normal rotor travel until the points are closed (test light is on, ohmmeter reads very low ohms). Now rotate the distributor body backwards until the points JUST open; lock the cap screws and you are good to go.
It is CRITICAL for the points have to be CLEAN and ADJUSTED first.
If you have a 12 volt test light, turn on the switch after locating TDC and follow the same procedure. The light is on with points closed and off when the points open.

Anonymous-0 · May 25, 2008

Why would you take the distributor out without any information on how to replace it ???

Andy Motteberg · May 25, 2008

I did the same thing on my H once, but now I learned how to time it again by posting on the Farmall board.

Lanse · May 25, 2008

because he's 14 and fixing a tractor without any money, tools, and no clue what you're doing. Ahhhha good times

Anonymous-0 · May 25, 2008

Lanse,
You of all people should realize what happens when you go into things you don't understand and are ill equiped to handle. When you don't know what you're doing First ask; What could happen if I do this ? I, for one, am much more willing to help someone who asks,(only dumb questions are unasked ones) than I am to help somebody who knows it all then cries help after it is broken.

Anonymous-0 · May 25, 2008

Just got to the JD board after above post. Go to Andy Kavanaugh's post "JD B Engine Where Do I Start". Andy starts with his questions. Also note well Mr. PBrowning's response. Everything I've read on this board tells me there are good people willing to help if asked. But also crabs like me who hate fixing other peoples messes.

mEl · May 26, 2008

Andy, you give a good method to time the engine static to get it running, the only thing that needs added is to be sure that number one is on the compression stroke before starting the described procedure. One note of clarification however, the points are the path to ground for the coil voltage so if the points are closed the light will be out, when the points open the test light then becomes the path to ground thus lighting up. I Would recommend a timing light be used to finalize timing once the static has you running. mEl

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