Backhoe Electronic ignition conversion

[eddie48]

I have an old (1974) 3 cylinder 3550 backhoe. Is there an electronic ignition conversion available for it? Is it a big deal to install?

Thanks, Eddie 48

 

[fried1765]

I have an old (1974) 3 cylinder 3550 backhoe. Is there an electronic ignition conversion available for it? Is it a big deal to install?

Thanks, Eddie 48

I converted my 3 cyl. 1970 Ford 3400TLB, and it was very easy.
"Petronix" kit as I recall.

 

[kf4uda]

I believe this is the kit that you need but please verify: http://shop.pertronix.com/pertronix-1231-ignitor-ford-3-cyl.html#product_tabs_description_tabbed

https://www.amazon.com/Pertronix-1231-Ford-Cylinder-Ignitor/dp/B004C02CSC

I installed a pertronix kit in my 861 Ford 4cyl and have been very happy with it.

 

[eddie48]

Thank you, both, for your help and information. I'll try it sometime over the winter.

Ed

 

[DerbyRunner]

These conversions have been done extensively on old muscle cars and they always work out well. I think you will be pleased.

 

[Ultradog MN]

I installed the Pertronix kit on a 3000 and it worked flawlessly for 13 years. Ive since sold that tractor so can't vouch for it now but will bet it's still running fine.

 

[pmsmechanic]

I like Pertronix myself but I have had some troubles with their units. I think they are good for consumer use but fall short on reliability in commercial use.

If you use them hard every day they will fail. What fails I don't know. By hard I mean running 24/7 on a irrigation pumping unit motor. I've also seen the magnets fall out of the piece that fits under the rotor. Luckily I found them all inside the distributor and was able to hold them in place with a piece of scotch tape.

Often though they are the only conversion available and I wouldn't hesitate to use them. Go to their website http://www.pertronix.com/ aand figure out which unit will work. Google that part number as you can get unit's a lot cheaper online vs picking them up in a store.