I have a 1950 Farmall cub with a J4 Magneto. I took off the distributor cap to get to the points. I had to turn the motor to get to a screw but I noticed something that
might be the cause of it not starting. When I turned the hand crank, to rotor didn't turn smooth, it would stay in one spot and then suddenly jump ahead. Is there an issue
with the mag or distributor?
Thanks for any advise.
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1950 j4 magneto - distributor problem - need you help
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Re: 1950 j4 magneto - distributor problem - need you help
That is normal operation at cranking speed. The impulse hits a stop and compresses a spring until it reaches a certain point, then it releases and gives the shaft a quick spin to provide the energy to fire the magneto.
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Re: 1950 j4 magneto - distributor problem - need you help
Normal. Called the impulse coupling.
The magneto has two firing positions, impulse coupling which retards the spark to TDC at engine cranking speed and full advance, 13 degrees with engine above 250 rpms.
The magneto has two firing positions, impulse coupling which retards the spark to TDC at engine cranking speed and full advance, 13 degrees with engine above 250 rpms.
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Re: 1950 j4 magneto - distributor problem - need you help
Thx for the information. Much appreciated.
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