EE_Bota
Elite Member
I'd time the 8n per the book, but if someone wanted to probe a cylinder, I have found that the long pull ties to be a bendable object unlikely to scratch anything.
hard to beat, using the RTFm method. that's how the ford engineers designed it.... must be something to it...
Hey Parispete, got more info for ya.
This first link is probably the best explanation of how to time a front mount Ford distributor I've seen:
Re: front mount distributor - Yesterday's Tractor Co.
I just found this tool to use when doing the timing, wish I knew about it when I had my 8N, I would have bought one in a heartbeat:
Ford Front Distributor Timing Jig - Model 9N-1200TG
Here's the forum you need to visit to find help with your 8N. All the participants have either 9N, 2N, or 8N fords. If anyone can help you with your tractor, they can. I visited that site regularly when I had problems with my 8N:
Yesterday's Tractors :: View Forum - Ford 9N, 2N, 8N
Here are a few sites for 8N parts:
n-Complete
Dennis Carpenter-Ford Cars
Just8Ns - Ford Tractor Parts and Restoration
This site has some good videos on repairing 8Ns:
Ford 9N, 2N, 8N Tune-Up
Good luck with your tractor.