Hello folks,
Looking for some advice for troubleshooting an issue with my points/condenser box, that is mounted just below and between the dash and air filter drum.
I was tuning a new set of points. I took the protective box off by loosening the single top screw while the tractor was off. I used a long screwdriver to get back behind the air filter drum. Then I started it up to adjust the points by ear while the tractor was running. When it sounded good I shut it down and put the box back on.
After that, the tractor would not start back up. It would crank like crazy. Much faster than usual. But, it would not turn over. Both spark plugs had a spark, but it was weak. However, suspecting that it was still an electrical issue, I took the box back off the points/condenser and it started right up. This time I decided to replace the box while the tractor was running, and the long screwdriver was arcing electricity to the air filter drum like a spark plug.
So, I guess the screw or box is not insulating correctly, and is preventing proper engine turn over? How might I prevent this from happening? Do I need a new insulator gasket under the points/condenser plate?
Looking for some advice for troubleshooting an issue with my points/condenser box, that is mounted just below and between the dash and air filter drum.
I was tuning a new set of points. I took the protective box off by loosening the single top screw while the tractor was off. I used a long screwdriver to get back behind the air filter drum. Then I started it up to adjust the points by ear while the tractor was running. When it sounded good I shut it down and put the box back on.
After that, the tractor would not start back up. It would crank like crazy. Much faster than usual. But, it would not turn over. Both spark plugs had a spark, but it was weak. However, suspecting that it was still an electrical issue, I took the box back off the points/condenser and it started right up. This time I decided to replace the box while the tractor was running, and the long screwdriver was arcing electricity to the air filter drum like a spark plug.
So, I guess the screw or box is not insulating correctly, and is preventing proper engine turn over? How might I prevent this from happening? Do I need a new insulator gasket under the points/condenser plate?