Tools You Use on Model A

[HARLEYJOE]

Its been so long since I have used Dwell Meter and Tach and by the way got rid of them few yrs back thinking will never use them or timing light again.

So what special tools do you use and what is required to maintain the A'?

Do you use dwell or timing light..Joe

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Its been so long since I have used Dwell Meter and Tach and by the way got rid of them few yrs back thinking will never use them or timing light again.

So what special tools do you use and what is required to maintain the A'?

Do you use dwell or timing light..Joe

Sometimes we feel the need to use tools to make proper repairs. Torque wrenches, timing lights, dwell meters, etc. were not invented nor used back then and Model A's were repaired successfully without them.

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[Jerry Parr WI]

Sometimes we feel the need to use tools to make proper repairs. Torque wrenches, timing lights, dwell meters, etc. were not invented nor used back then and Model A's were repaired successfully without them.

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And as a result of those tools not being available there are no torque specs, timing marks, or dwell specs. When these numbers are given they are being created based on some ones best guess and were never issued by Ford.

 

[V4F]

i use a lite for timing ................... steve

 

[Michael in Sedona]

I use Marco's method shown on his website. No timing light needed. Just a feeler gauge and a screwdriver. Have had very good results.

 

[RonC]

I use Marco's method shown on his website. No timing light needed. Just a feeler gauge and a screwdriver. Have had very good results.

Here's Marco's website

http://www.abarnyard.com/workshop/timing.htm

 

[RonC]

And as a result of those tools not being available there are no torque specs, timing marks, or dwell specs. When these numbers are given they are being created based on some ones best guess and were never issued by Ford.

I believe Ford did issue some torgue specs after production for service?

 

[rotorwrench]

Other that the Ford factory tool kit, KR Wilson made a large number of tools for maintaning the model As such as replacing bushings, pulling stuborn axles, etc. They are prized collectibles now. Some are being reproduced but most are not as well built as the originals.

kerby

 

[Rainmaker Ron]

The tools are not as important as the hands they are in. Job knowledge and logic are the first requirement for troubleshooting. When you can sketch the Model A electrical system from memory and describe the path of the fuel from tank to exhaust, you are ready to trouble shoot and maintain your A with no more than the factory tool kit.
Rainmaker Ron

 

[peters180a/170b]

I used every tool in the shed and in the kitchen.. Used 2 Lg. BBQ. forks to compress the gear shift lever spring in the transmission tower.With help from a friend ...Its works..:>)

 

[RichPA]

Being a Ford mechanic I can tell you first hand that a hammer always comes in handy.

 

[bgarrett]

i use a lite for timing ................... steve

I use a timing light too after I found top dead center with a dial indicator.

 

[jerry shook]

when i bought my first (A) the man told me all i needed was a screwdriver a pair of plairs,and hay balling wire. on the first cruise in i went to i had to use the hay bailing wire. the luggage rack came loose a bolt had came out. the wire worked. GOD BLESS

 

[Jerry Parr WI]

I used every tool in the shed and in the kitchen.. Used 2 Lg. BBQ. forks to compress the gear shift lever spring in the transmission tower.With help from a friend ...Its works..:>)

That's the same tools I use. I replaced the friend with my press and a board with 2 holes.

 

[Mike V. Florida]

Its been so long since I have used Dwell Meter and Tach and by the way got rid of them few yrs back thinking will never use them or timing light again.

So what special tools do you use and what is required to maintain the A'?

Do you use dwell or timing light..Joe

For timing I don't use any thing special except for a light bulb.