I had a Ferguson distributor conversion on my 1922 Dodge. I had trouble with the useless points that wouldn't line up. Went electronic and she started right up. Ordered a spare electronic ignition system to keep as a spare in case something goes wrong. Thanks for the video.
Never had a set of points fail that I could not fix in a few minutes for a couple of bucks. When the electronics fail you are often SOL till you can get a replacement unit that costs a lot more than a new set of points. Why people think setting points is so difficult is a mystery to me. I have had the same set of point in my TO-20 for 30 years, and its running great.
Great video. At 12.13sec you said turn to get it as close to #1. I know your referring to #1 cylinder but what are your turning to “aim” at #1 is there something on the distributor?
By lining up the #1 contact on the distributor cap with the rotor it is pretty much gonna fire up and run there, with minimal turning of the distributor.
@@JunkinwithJr Wouldn't you need to first make sure the #1 piston is at the top of it's compression stroke? Otherwise the bug will be aiming wherever the engine stopped at.
Hi John here I am having issues starting my TEA20 after putting the battery terminals on the wrong way accidentally the negative wire was red and the positive wire painted grey caught me out it looked like it was negatively earthed. After that we towed it for some time to try and start it and it had been sitting for a long time. Would that have changed the direction of the motor. sitting on the tractor facing the front the engine fan turns to the left..If anyone can help me i would be greatful.
Replacement points for the T-30 are crap and ill fitting ...I ended up cleaning up the old set and reinstalling them until I do the electronic conversion.
Sorry I disagree with you on this one.the reason people don't like points is they don't know how to adjust them .I would rather have something in the tractor that I can ajust to make the tractor run the way I want in stead of being at the mercy of some transistors and electronics .if it fails there is no second chances....but with points I can pull out my spare set and I am running again. In 15 minutes.
I'm getting ready to put the same kit in my TO 35 ferguson I'm glad you take the time to do videos like this you've been very helpful thanks
Great, thanks man. Glad you enjoyed
Very nice tractor. We just got a TO-20 yesterday, just posted the video. These are such neat tractors. Nice to learn from others who have them.
I had a Ferguson distributor conversion on my 1922 Dodge. I had trouble with the useless points that wouldn't line up. Went electronic and she started right up. Ordered a spare electronic ignition system to keep as a spare in case something goes wrong. Thanks for the video.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
Thanks, awesome job explaining everything 👍
Good job brother 👍
Never had a set of points fail that I could not fix in a few minutes for a couple of bucks. When the electronics fail you are often SOL till you can get a replacement unit that costs a lot more than a new set of points. Why people think setting points is so difficult is a mystery to me. I have had the same set of point in my TO-20 for 30 years, and its running great.
Thanks for the input. No doubt, electronic is not for everyone nor is points for everyone.
T0-20 ferguson 6 volt is there a distributor kit to go to Electronic Ignition?? If so , were is the best place to get it,, tks for the help
Pertronix is the way to go. Give them a call with your distributor or engine info and they can assist.you with a part number
Just that plate and module??? No magnet or anything that goes on the shafrmt that works the old points??? Plug and play????
ok.. what is the part number for this thing having trouble finding it for a Ferguson TE 20 Thanks!
1145a pertronix
Great video. At 12.13sec you said turn to get it as close to #1. I know your referring to #1 cylinder but what are your turning to “aim” at #1 is there something on the distributor?
By lining up the #1 contact on the distributor cap with the rotor it is pretty much gonna fire up and run there, with minimal turning of the distributor.
@@JunkinwithJr Wouldn't you need to first make sure the #1 piston is at the top of it's compression stroke? Otherwise the bug will be aiming wherever the engine stopped at.
Could you point me to wiring diagram for the tractor?
I dont have any of those diagrams handy.
Did you need to switch to a 12 volt system?
The tractor was already switched to a 12 volt system. But yes, the pertronix unit does require a 12 volt system
Hey Junior do you have a part number for the petronix kit?
1145a pertronix
Hi John here I am having issues starting my TEA20 after putting the battery terminals on the wrong way accidentally the negative wire was red and the positive wire painted grey caught me out it looked like it was negatively earthed. After that we towed it for some time to try and start it and it had been sitting for a long time. Would that have changed the direction of the motor. sitting on the tractor facing the front the engine fan turns to the left..If anyone can help me i would be greatful.
Dang, you got me on that one. I haven't had that happen to me so I'm not sure what the results are.
Replacement points for the T-30 are crap and ill fitting ...I ended up cleaning up the old set and reinstalling them until I do the electronic conversion.
Agreed, the original points were tight and right. But the replacement ones are sloppy at best. The pertronix kit dials it right in!
Let there be light.
Sorry I disagree with you on this one.the reason people don't like points is they don't know how to adjust them .I would rather have something in the tractor that I can ajust to make the tractor run the way I want in stead of being at the mercy of some transistors and electronics .if it fails there is no second chances....but with points I can pull out my spare set and I am running again. In 15 minutes.
Fair enough, thanks for the input
HEI hot longer spark. gas is cheaper now.