Fix Your Ford 8N Tractor's Points & Condenser: A Complete Guide
Understanding Your Ford 8N's Ignition System Your Ford 8N tractor's ignition system relies on the seamless interaction of several components to generate the spark needed to ignite the fuel-air mixture. The points and condenser play a critical role in this process. The points, two small metal contacts within the distributor, open and close to interrupt the electrical current, creating a high-voltage spark. The condenser, a small capacitor, safeguards the points by absorbing the surge of energy produced when the points break the circuit....