Starter switch and electronic ignition 8N Ford

I am considering changing to electonic ignition. Is this a big deal? How often do I need to replace parts?

Thoughts and advice please!!!

So far as going electronic there"s a wide opinion base. If you are still 6V with the "49 front mount most will suggest that you stick with points.

You should be over on the N board with these questions. Lots of info in the archives.

Best of luck.

Ford was BEFORE THEIR TIME in having a neutral safety switch, WHY disable it?

There's nothing wrong with the keyed ignition switch, either. Only an IDIOT would remove it, in favor of a toggle switch. There's PLENTY of good replacement keyed switches on the market!

Even if you THINK the tractor is in a secure place, SOMEDAY, a kid, or BLEM adult will hurt themselves and/or the tractor when it unexpectedly starts.

Then, the lawyers get THEIR "fieldday"!

As to the electronic ignition, do a search over at the "N" Board, and you'll turn up all kinds of opinions, pro and con.

Some say the 6-Volt system is NOT a good candidate for EI, because there's not much voltage to work with in the first place, and when the battery voltage further pulls down during cranking, there MAY not be enough voltage left for the electronic parts to "do their thing".

This would NOT be an "issue" if your's has been converted to 12-Volts, and probably not IF you have a GOOD battery, HEAVY cables, and all connections are 'bright and tight".