[Syrupmakers] LUC

[Dave & Connie Emerson]

On 11/29/2015 8:12 PM, Dave & Connie Emerson wrote:
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> again you have not said if it is a 2 cyl. engine but from the 1944 
> date it must be, These engines, if equipped with magneto ignition, as 
> most were, actually delivered an impulse every half revolution and 
> will run, if poorly, when timed from the wrong side.  Due to the plug 
> wires being adjacent and not quite a full rotation apart if improperly 
> set one cylinder will be fireing late or early. neither condition will 
> generate a smooth and full power delivery. At least from my experience 
> with 2 cyl. J D engines on Mod A, B and GP farm tractors. These 
> Engines had a timing mark on the crankcase casting and the flywheels 
> were marked for left hand impulse and left hand exhaust. The flywheel 
> was on the left side of the crosswise mounted engine.
>
> On 11/28/2015 10:10 PM, marcus walker wrote:
>> Well, I have 3 that says it's the front plug (radiator end) and one 
>> that says it's the back plug (flywheel end) to be sure someone has it 
>> in writing, or illustrated somewhere. I have the motor running now 
>> using the front cylinder as #1 but it is not cranking as good as it 
>> was before I had to work on it.
>> These motors were used in early John Deere # 12 A combines, and other 
>> applications. I have one on a large rex cement mixer and one on a 
>> chatt. 45 cane mill. Both motors are 1944's. Thanks for the help. At 
>> least we have something to read for a change.
>>
>> PS. when I send a message to syrupmakers it does not show up on my 
>> email and has not for a long time, does anyone else have this 
>> problem? Marcus
>>
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