How to set Ford Model A Ignition (Engine) Timing.
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- How to set the Ford Model A ignition timing. Your Model a Master Mechanic goes through the Model A timing process and explains what to do. Included are a few tips to make your Model A run better.
UPDATE: Due to the amazing participation, I gave away TEN timing tools! Drawing was October 3, 2020. Keep an eye on this channel for the next giveaway.
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PLEASE NOTE: The timing tool giveaway is over. Thank you to all!
You are such a good man.
I want to truly thank you personally for putting all this hard work for us all to simply learn about our model A. Your show is first class. I watch all your videos everyday. It’s so fun
You are very welcome, thank you for the kind words
Love your videos Paul! My dad purchased a 1930 Tudor when he was 17 years old. He is now 76 and the car is still with us! After being drafted to Vietnam and then raising 4 kids he retired with intentions of getting it road worthy
Again but suffered a massive stroke at age 68. My brother has restored the car to my dads thoughts and dreams though he can't drive it he loves riding! You however have inspired me to buy one of my own. It's a 1930 Tudor.
I named him Norm and we are getting him road worthy which won't take much. Thank you so much for your shared knowledge it is helping me along greatly! We live in up state NY but it would be a dream to meet you and Tina and of course your dad sometime! You guys are awesome!!!
That's fantastic!! Good for you!! I hope is gives you much pleasure and lifelong memories. God bless
Hey I know this guy!
Happy to come across this channel. I owned a 1929 A from 1953 to about 1958. It was my first car and was not considered very cool at that time. It was rusted out on the driver side just south of the driver's door. It was a coup converted with a well made pick up bed where I kept at least 2 gallons of recycled oil for obvious reasons.When I first got it the main bearings were shot so I pulled the engine and had new mains and rods rebabbited at a local machine shop. Very common in those days. I installed everything but did not put new rings in it. I was financially exhausted. Regret that decision. The only maintaince manual available was Floyd Clymers reproduction of the original ford book. Over the 5 years I worked on EVERYTHING! It is not a low maintenance car if driven every day. Drove from Tucson to the Mogollom rim which was a hard dirt road trip of about 230 miles. It never let us down but many things loosened up. Brother and I had tools and many parts with us and 4 extra old tires and tire irons. We used them all up that summer and lots of oil. The whole affair was a love/hate relationship. Sold it in '58 for $50. Two weeks later the buyer came back and wanted his money back. He had driven it on the highway 65+ mph and just beat the bearings to death. I always drove about 45.
I have been doing Model A's for a long time. I always time them almost exactly as you have here. This is an outstanding "How To" and shows just how much you know about these great cars. Timed correctly, anyone can hand-crank an "A" just as you demonstrated.
Thanks Ben!
These are excellent! I don't own a Model A (yet), but watching your joyous experiences with your beautiful cars has convinced me that, when I finally settle in our last home on Planet Earth, there will be a Model A in our garage.
The timing tool is so clever. It’s one of those inside tips that makes work smarter not harder! Greatly in formative as usual. Thanks
That clear distributor cap looks really cool! It shouldn't be all that tricky to make one, seeing what a basic shape it is. Maybe even 3D printing can work
Timing Tool - Hello Paul. I see that back in the day Henry (Ford) did a great job of assisting the owners of Ford cars running by making "tune-up" tasks easier - like setting the ignition timing. You are doing a really nice job with your videos. Keep up the good work as I will definitely utilize your youtube channel as a source of information when I finally get my '31 Ford Model A. Thanks.
Timing tool! Great video! By far the best Model A videos out there!
2 degrees past TDC...that makes so much sense with regards to hand cranking. That makes so much sense! Thanks.
Thanks! I just got my 1930 Tudor and it had been restored years ago. I have driven it for a week, fighting my way up to 45ish. I had to keep the timing stem all the way down to run smooth. I just watched your timing video and set my timing properly. The engine runs a 1000 times better!! I cruise, now, at 45 to 50 easily with plenty of power to go. Thank you for making it easy!
That's great! Thank you SO much for the kind gift! You definitely are the warranty. Now, go drive it like you know how to fix it!!
I started working on my father-in-law's 1931 Model A Cabriolet this week. He passed 14 years ago, but his baby has not been started in 20 years. Today, among other things, I was working on distributor timing. I just received a Timing Wrench/ (Rotates Crankshaft) from Eckler's. Using the wrench and the timing pin, I found it cumbersome to turn the wrench with my right hand and apply gentle pressure on the timing pin with my left hand. I watched the rotor do two rotations without feeling any movement in the timing pin.
So what I did was get a short bungee cord and wrap it around the area where some models have an oil filter. The bungee applied pressure on the timing pin. Now, as I turned the wrench, I could watch for movement in the pin. It was really obvious when the pin found the dimple. Rookie tip!
That's brilliant!! Good thinking, man!!
@@ModelA Thanks Paul! I love your videos. I have spent many hours this week watching the Hoopdie series, carb, distributor, changing liquids, lube, Timing, How to Start, etc. Today, I tried to start the 1931 Cabriolet for the first time in 20 years. Crank, no start. Now, I'm watching How to Troubleshoot a Ford Model A That Won't Start. :)
Paul, your videos are amazing. I'm 66 and retired military. So, I have been thinking about a Model A as a hobby for a few years. Then my 93 year old mother died Christmas Day 2021. After we buried her in Jan, I attended the Mecum Auto Auction in Kissimmee and bought a 1930 Tudor in her honor (she was born in 1928), and named it after her, Winnie Bell. I've been working on it ever since Jan and used your timing, lube, oil change, water pump, and many other videos. They have been extremely valuable, and many thanks to you and Tina who almost single handedly are keeping the love of the Model A alive. I just rebuilt the carb and its running okay, although there are so many things to consider to get her to purr like yours (spark advance, gas adjust, timing, etc). I am having two problems, 1) when I come off the gas at higher rpms, she always wants to backfire, and 2) the indents on the spark adjust and throttle levers are so worn, the levers keeping slipping from their set position. Any recommendations?
Good work Rich! Problem #1 is likely manifold gasket leak. Replace with the squishy copper and asbestos substitute ones. Problem 2 is simple- Use a triangle file and make new ones!
Thanks for the informative videos Paul. I restored my first A in 1970 and drove it 500 miles From Flint Mi. to Green Bay Wisc. and back without a breakdown. After a long hiatus from As I bought another one-a 31 Deluxe Roadster spring of 2000 and drive it around Fenton usually a couple times a week. At 77 I don't work on them much anymore but with a renewed interest, I enjoy just driving them (as we should). I also have done some bench work on Tube Amps-namely Fisher 800B and 500C that I own so I feel a connection with your similar interests. Cheers, Lyle
I'm not a big RUclips subscriber but I keep finding myself going back to your videos. My teenage son and I have inherited a 1931 model A pickup and are having a great time working on it and watching your videos. Thanks.
Welcome aboard David, Thank you
Timing tool. love your channel. I was picking up an old tool box purchased on an on line auction, and spotted a 1931 Model A roadster in the corner. I asked if it was for sale and ended up buying it. The previous owner was working on it. Needed coil. He fixed that but was struggling with timing. I'm going to recommend your video. I am to pick it up this week when he finishes repair. unmolested original. I am ecstatic.
Right on! Good job.
Thank you very very much for your videos.
I am very close to having my own model A in the garage - so all these well made tutorials are pretty much a god's gift for me!
Keep 'em coming! :D
Timing tool! Just got my first model A recently and I’m trying to get it running. It sat in the previous owner’s garage for years without anyone running it, so I’m trying to learn about them to try and fire it up. Great video. Very helpful. Hoping to hear the engine run soon
Esteban
Glendora, CA
Congratulations and good luck keep us posted and send pics! Looking to get my first A also can't wait!
Timming Tool, New to Model A Fords. Helping my little 85 year old friend with his 1929 Rumble seat car. Have replace a number of things like radiator, hoses, water pump, cleaned out fuel tank numbers times, fuel valve, cleaned carb and set, still having trouble,. Runs great part of the time heats up, how start on setting points and timing. Yes we could use a tool. Your video is very helpful, thanks for that, work on cars & motorcycles most of my life, but first time in all my life to work on this type of autos. Thanks for any help you can give me. Thanks Wayne Adams
Good work Wayne! I already gave away all the wrenches. Snyder's sells them now.
when I was a teen-ager my brother & I purchased a used Model A after hand lapping cylinders hand grinding valves etc. set trimming then replaced carb. now could reduce the idle so slow for fun just near stall to ~ 30 RPM when increasing idle to normal a full glass of water on fender did not spill My older brother drove while I delivered morning newspapers Globe & Mail Toronto Canada from rumble seat got good at folding & throwing them!
Timing tool, as all your videos, this one is well thought out and produced. As a long time Model A’er, timing is one of the hardest things to conquer. A very good friend of mind thought me the in’s and out’s of working on a Model A. The tool you show would make a greater addition to anybody’s tool box and well worth the investment.
Thanks again and I look forward to your next video,
Lecil Alexander
I know nothing about Ford Model A and I'm a Chevy guy and setting the timing like you show makes 100% that makes sense.
Great video Paul. I like your approach to timing. Your tips and recommendations cleared up a few things for me. I hope you're doing well. It seems so from the more recent videos I've watched. Keep up the great videos and service you provide us Model Aers. I know it's a labor of love.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you
Good work Paul! I just bought a 31 coupe, and before I had it home I bought the book and the timing tool. Your videos are a wonderful resource, thank you.
Boy I found this video after I timed a friend's 1929 Model A Truck, we had an issue with it getting hot, my other very good Friend who is hopefully going to make new high speed gears for the double AA's timed it for me by advancing it, then we watched this video! Nobody should complain about any video you make!! Thanks for what You are doing!
Glad it helped, and thank you! Some people just love to gripe. Must be miserable.
That Timing Tool looks like a perfect addition for the tool kit that travels with Edna my '31 Sport Coupe!
Bought my Model A, a 29 Tudor for 40 bucks when I was 14. Acquired a rebuilt engine (so they said) but could not get it to run, only backfire. The local club experts came over to show me how to time it. No success, advised a complete tear down. After they left I started messing with the timing again and on a whim, timed it on number 3 to see what would happen. Miracle, it started right up. I was the talk of the club. This was in the early 60’s in Indianapolis.
Dang! That's weird.
Timing tool
Thank you for allowing me to sign in!
Fist time in and I’ve learned how to time my distributor!
I saw you with Vice trip garage.. a super awesome show.. learning some great info
You are a great presenter with your instructions
Keep up the outstanding videos.
Awesome! Thank you!
And further more your cars SOUND SO GOOD! They don't sound like old ragged jalopies but rather a proper car! Thanks Paul for continuing to keep these cars up and give us so much info!
I wish my spark advance lever worked as easy as yours. Mine has to be moved with the heel of my hand, same with the throttle lever. This is my first Model A, so maybe it will loosen up some with use. Thanks for the clear instructions using the timing tool, all of your videos are clear and very informative.
Just timed my 1930 Model A Pickup exactly per this Video per Paul's instructions; ( one notch down, the Nurex wrench, + one last tweek when the points just open). Wow! I live in Sparks NV, about 5,200 feet elevation. This is the most power and torque, my A pickup has had! Thanks Paul!
You're welcome!
Timing tool! I love these cars and I need one in my life! All your videos are brilliant, Paul! I love the technical nature and how in depth you go.
timing tool. one of the best videos I have seen
I Love it. Reminds me when I was a little kid. helped my dad work on cars from about three or four years old. When I was about six, he had a Chevy small block V8 that needed a fuel pump. I already knew that you have to put the engine at Top Dead Center, #1 and there’s a Bolt on the front of the block that you have to take out and replace with a longer bolt to hold the cam pin in. He handed me the bolt and told me not to forget get it, which I did. When I pulled the fuel pump off the cam pin slid down and got stuck. I asked him how do I fix that, he said, “ With much difficulty”…🤣🤣 he made me figure it out, I sure miss him..
Great show, my dream fulfilled would be a model A four door sedan. My dad was born in 1928 and mom in 1930. It would be great to have a car to mark their beginning. I have a 1955 Chevy to mark my beginning. Thanks for being my model A mentor.
A 6 volt light bulb across the points will light at the precise moment the points open (no guess work) this was a great video.
TIMING TOOL! With 4 Model A's in the family we REALLY need one!
I resently purchased a 1931 slant windshield and I just rewatched the starting process and set timing I am hoping I can start my A Model every time,I have waited since I was 14 or 15 to own my very own A I turned 82 5 days ago so A very old dog has to learn some new tricks , thanks a million for all you and Tina do us I belong to both the national and local model A hopefully they will tolerate a new old nut thanks again Harry O
Excellent!! They will welcome you with open arms, my brother!
Hey Paul, I just bought a '29 Roadster, I runs and drives but needs lots of TLC.
Your channel has been very helpful and entertaining.
Thank you for what you do!
Give "T" a hug.
Rick Olson
Philomath, Oregon.
Great! Thanks Rick
Thanks for showing the use of the timing tool and the info on oiling the distributor. I didn't know it could be a problem until I saw your other YT video yesterday. I will be oiling mine before the next startup. Jim
Another great how-to video. I've never been able to see through the #1 spark plug hole and see the piston at TDC, but now that I've seen YOU do it, I'm going to try it. That Nu-Rex timing tool is an ideal replacement for the old-style tool we've used for years. It takes the guess work out of adjusting the cam. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Here's a time tested way to tell when the distributor points open, (8:00) when using the timing tool. Place a very thin feeler gauge (.002) between the points and pull on it as you turn the cam. When you feel the gauge release lock down the setting.
@@ellieprice3396 I'll have to give that a try!
Paul,
Ref: timing tool
I remember an old timer telling me back around 30 years ago to always to pull the spark retard lever down a couple of notches during your timing process. His reasoning then was the worn out disti gears needed this to compensate for the wear. Always worked for me but never put the thought process to work on the degrees of adjustment that you explained so well. Over the years I have tried 6 volt lights, degree wheels, and by ear. That little extra notch down trick always make the car start easy and always has good top end power/ speed.... A NuRex wrench looks to be a neat tool to carry on tours. Thank you for you great videos. Dave
Timing tool thanks Paul you’ve taught me a lot
Glad to help, Lee!
Timing tool!! Your videos are helping me keep my grandpas 30 Tudor running thank you
Thanks for this video. I have had a 1930 model a for 5 years now. Original paint car. I tried to start it for a month or so after I first got it. The guy i got it from said he just put a new clutch and brakes on it and he loved to drive it in the Christmas parade. Since then it has sat in my garage collecting dust. I understand alot more clear now the timing process for this motor and feel I will be able to get it running. I will need to get a "Timing Tool" because I will never sell this car. Great Video...Stay tuned for results. Lol
I find these old cars very interesting it's a regular ritual for timing one of these
Once the timing is set, you don't ever have to mess with it again until you change some part or something.
I sure liked the video on RUclips where Paul Shinn showed and explained the timing procedure for my 1931 Model A Ford Roadster. A+A+A+A+ job Paul. Timing tool. Thanks. Nick
Paul, thanks for the great video. I just discovered your videos on RUclips and they are fun and helpful! I bought a1928 Model A Tudor for my 8 year old grandson, he loves it!
Right on! If I got a Model A when I was 8, life would have turned out a lot different (better).
Thanks for this video Paul. I am new to Model A land....you make it look so simple. After getting the Model A out of winter storage it doesn't want to start. It started fine last Fall after we timed it. I am going to follow your video to see where I am losing my spark. The timing tool you show must be the answer. Thanks again !
I emailed you a few weeks ago asking to identify my family car. I've been completely obsessed with your channel since I found it
Thank you, Frank! Did I respond? I have had an email fiasco ever since publishing my email address in the videos. Have had to really tighten down the spam filters.
@@ModelA yes! 1930 model a coupe with back seat. Thank you so much. I'm saving up for a car just like this
Young man you don't really well, u
Helped This old man out 😀 Very good job
I enjoy your videos, I have only been a model A owner for 6 months.
Great info. Could use a timing tool. I have my dad’s 1930 ModelA sport coupe he got when he was 16. He is now 83 he tried hard to wear out this A. Over 300,000 mile he says. My husband and I are just trying to fix it up some make it safer. As I grow up with it. As one of his daily cars. This is what I learned to drive with. Matter of fact my dad told me about your posts. Love them. Thank you for the info. Timing Tool!!!
Thanks for your comment and story! I already gave away the timing tools, but I have more coming and will have another giveaway soon.
I like the old radios on the shelf. I had a clear V-8 chevy cap that I used to use many years ago.
timing tool! Great video. I have a 1931 tudor sedan In progress. The complete running gear is assembled and running. I"ve owned it since 1951. It"s my first car.
That was a great program aii model a owners needed to see that 😀 thanks for all the help in your video. It helps me I know it has to help others.
Greatly appreciate this video. My Dad just bought a '31 and we are sorting the kinks out tomorrow; ignition timing is first on the list. Appreciate the tip about being After TDC with the lever all the way up. Glad I found your channel.
Good job Darryl!!!
One thing you "brushed right over" is compression stroke. If someone is installing the dist or otherwise has dist. off, you must determine if engine is on compression stroke. I don't know on an A if you can see valves thorugh plug hole, but you can stick your thumb in the hole or devise a balloon device, etc, so you can turn it over with crank, etc, or bump it in high gear, etc, and get the engine on compression stroke.
You don't need to do that on a Model A. Watch closely. When the timing pin drops in to the timing gear dimple, the #1 piston is at TDC on the compression stroke. It's nothing like a SBC.
Bratton's makes a bright metal timing pin with black band on it. It makes it really easy to see it go in the detent especially in low light situations. It has a key ring loop and I carry it with my Model A keys.
Thanks for the great videos which I direct new members to, when joining the
Smoky Mountain Model A club
Just wondering how many times you or anyone else commenting here has driven off forgetting to turn the timing pin around and screw it back into the timing cover??? Guess how/why that thought comes to mind??? ;o) Yep, it was laying in the street at the first corner. ;o)
@@pappabob29 Yup, I've done that...twice. both times I was luck enough to find it, but not before it made an oily mess. I always carry a spare now.
Timing Tool. Thanks so much for the video. Seen and read it many times but the light never came on or bell rang until I watched you do it!
Timing tool! I have learn so much from you thanks and keep up the great work ❤ from Sweden
Thank you! All the best to Sweden!
That timing tool looks nice
Timing Tool....I have one,and it works great !
"Don't leave home without it "
If my name is chosen, I'll donate it to our club so other's can see how well they work.
Thanks for all the great informational videos you put together. I'm sure you've instilled a lot of confidence in model a owners everywhere.
I am in the process of buying my first Model A, and I would sure love to have a . . . Timing Tool! And thanks for the shout out to the Utah Valley Model A Club. They are the best!
Well done working that in to your post!
I have no experience working on model A but with your videos I feel I can with no problems.( well not many) thank you
That's the whole idea! Thank you!
Timing tool! Awesome video! My close friend, a retired Pastor, has a Model A and has asked me to help him with maintenance. I'm a pretty good "wrench" but very little experience with the Model A. Thank you again for a great video.
Nice of you to help out the pastor! God Bless.
I'll never buy a Model A, but your videos are something to enjoy.
Thank you!
Another great video. You need a cooperate sponsor. The sponsor world make tons of money supporting your talent. Love the "timing tool".
I have been seeking a sponsor. We could do a LOT more stuff and help a lot more people!
@@ModelA I'm going to bat for you!
@@billyrey9679 Thank you!!!
Timing Tool. I know it's past but I couldn't resist. (I just inherited a '31 Model A from my Dad and am starting to get up to speed on how to maintain it.)
Good work Mike!
Timing tool , you sir are a walking book of knowledge. Thanks for doing the videos. I have a 30 Model A Deluxe Coupe my wife and I are enjoying. Learning a lot from your videos.
Excellent! Thank you Bev
Working on a model a makes working on my 66 Chrysler seem hard lol. It's so simple to do things on those cars!
Thanks again for another great video! Just finished timing my 1930 ccpu. I don't have the clear cap but took an old cap and cut both sides off leaving the center strip with the clip notches. Works the same for 'checking things out on the inside'. I had commented earlier but missed on the tool... next time.
Great idea Geoff, i'm gonna try that with my old cap. (got to get mine to start first)
Hey Paul, Just found you from Vice Grip Garage videos. I’m an A’er from Michigan. Great videos. Thank you.
Welcome Dan! Derek is such a nice feller. It was only right to help him!
Great video! I just upgraded mine to a newer style 12v distributor. Made my nurex obsolete but I'm loving the performance boost
Hi Joe!! Good work!
Had a 1928 Tudor loved it now I want to but a 1931 late made model that you will sell me in the near future when my ship comes in that you have made into an excellent machine Thx for all you do Wayne 👍😀👍😀
I do not have an A ,but like these cars and your channel keep the clips on.
Timing tool. Great information. The factory 2 click rule does make sense. Removing the slack is the hard part imho. The lower shaft does wear. Easier to work on the car in a shop than in the carport.
Well, look who showed up! Hey Bob, I'll just send you a timing tool anyway if you want one. I just got 20 more of them! My shop is your shop, you know that. Send me an email if you want one from the new batch.
You are doing wonderful work here. I'm not even into Model A's but love your videos. I'm actually starting to like these cars for the history, and simplicity.
Greg- I love your RUclips channel! Thank you for the kind words. If you ever fly over here, a Model A ride awaits you.
So that crank turning tool is your own creation, amazing I thought it's part of original car tool kit. Thank you
Great Video! I recently inherited 12 Model As and already had one of my own. 3 Tudors, 2 four doors, 4 roadsters, 1 pickup, 1 woody wagon, 1 coupe and 1 phaeton. They all ran and drove at one time, but they have been in storage for years. This will be a great resource as I begin to pull them out and get them all back on the road.
Right on! Good for you. What a collection!
@@ModelA So I have been working on my 30 Coup. I'd send a pic but no way to attach one on here that I can see. Anyway, I was not getting any spark whatsoever when I brought it home. The car and been sitting in a barn for the last 10 years and I don't know if a ran before that. I changed all the fluids, flushed the cooling and and fuel tank, rebuilt the carb and distributor, new coil, etc... set the timing per your video and presto, it fired and ran beautifully and about the 4th turn. I backed it out of the drive and took off down the road. I advanced the park about 3 clicks and it ran perfectly. I got it up to about 3o of 35 and advanced the spark just a bit more and it died. retarded the spark and it took off again. now, as long as the spark lever is about to or three clicks down it idles GREAT, nice and smooth. but as son as I touch the lever up or down, it dies. What the Heck!! Is it possible that this thing may have one of those Nu-rex automatic advance, or could it be something else?
Paul. Love your videos. I’m new owner of a 31 and a 30 model A. I’ve learned so much just watching and follow your methods to work on my cars. God bless and get well. Timing tool, please
Hello Paul I tried the timing tool I like how it runs much smoother then before great video never timed a model a that way by the tool thanks again recommend it to anyone get there model a running better !
Thanks Clyde!
HI Paul I Watch all your videos, My 1930 coupe is running perfectly, I have just set my timing exactly as your timing tool video keep filming so I can keep learning.
Good to hear Bob!
If I only had a timing tool, I could tune my 1929 Model A Tudor! What I liked about your video is that if I had said tool, from the manufacturer video, I would have turned the "front cylinder", closest to the radiator, which would have been disastrous. Also, the points trick is spot on! Noob, I know. Also, I missed where you put the lube and oil the drill shaft - unfortunate camera angle.
I've been looking in the comments and can't find any haters anywhere. I have to admit though I haven't looked at all 644 comments as of this date. Love your shirt BTW.
One of my comment moderators did some trimming a while back.
Hey Paul, thanks so much for the should out to the Utah Valley Model A Club!! Thanks for the wonderful video! (Timing Tool)
Glad you saw it. Thank you and your club for the support!
I was frustrated turning over the engine even with a special 1 3/8 wrench. It wasn't till I discovered I left the car in gear that I could turn the engine...duh! Thanks for your video it was helpful 🙂
Great job!
Timing Tool - I have been timing like you described only I didn't know about the spark one click deal. I am going to try it next time and see how it does, thanks for your good videos.
Timing tool, and I have to agree, the best model a videos so far.
Wow, thanks!
Timing Tool: Greetings from OZ....I love my 1930 Deluxe Roadster...!!! and we love your videos, Cheers,
Yeah, a very good presentation on timing. But, I use a light I made from a 6v bulb and two clip leads. Rotate two times as you said and then clip the light from ground to the points mounting screw (make sure the ignition is turned on) and the bulb will light when points are open and off when closed. Spot on for accuracy. The only problem I have is my cam adjust tool is flat and center notched with the handle interfering with my connections. Hummm, the one you used would be so much better.
The clear distributor cap was neat. Love where the spark plugs are located, easy access to the cylinder.
Yes they are!
Timing tool. Nice video I love model A s. I grow up around classic cars hope to own one one day.
Timing tool. Looking into a 1932 Sport Coupe that was for sale a few months ago and I didn't have the means to get it. My buddy bought a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 with just under 20,000 original miles on it from these two ladies. I went with him to look at it and there in the same old shed sat the 1932 Model A! I can only hope!
Also if you can not find a clear disti cap you can also saw the sides off a spare disti cap. Leave enough material in the middle to capture the disti tabs. You can then see all of the terminals sparking where the cap material was removed... Naturally use this modified one just for timing purposes only and replace with your good complete cap.
And, #4, as I recently discovered, 2 blade vs 4 blade. Sigh. You’re videos are super informative- thank you!
I set mine today just as you had suggested, runs real nice, smooth the thing right out.
Timing tool, ha ha two years later. Great videos! New A owner. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks for watching!
Timing tool. Looks great. Clear and simple. I have my to sons 23 & 25 watch for when |I am gone they will be among the few who still know how to work a Model A
Good video. I do a similar method on flat head studebaker and flat head dodges. Works good the final adjustment is a test drive.