CORRECTIONS ON FORMER REPLY:
1. In the following post, (mentioned in Reply No. 2 above):
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133231; I made some corrections in Reply No. 5 dated 03-05-2014 and Reply No. 10 dated 08-31-2014.
2. The degrees advanced for the B distributor readings were changed from 9-1/2 degrees to "19" degrees; and the measurement on the circumference crankshaft pulley was changed from approximately 7/16" to "7/8" "
3. A note of caution when starting a Model B engine is that one does "not" have a spark lever to retard the spark while starting; hence the timing must be set very accurately if using a hand crank or starter in order to avoid engine kickback.
4. The 1934 Motors Book recommends setting Model B ignition points at 0.18"; hence if one sets Model B points at 0.22" ..... the spark is advanced and the engine could possibly kick back.
5. If one has a distributor cam that is not perfect, and the lobe heights vary from lobe to lobe, the contact points opening can vary from lobe to lobe ....... hence, the engine may not kick back on a low lobe ....... but may kick back on a distributor cam high lobe.
6. When using the timing cover mounted timing indicator adjacent to the crankshaft pulley, because of the distance between the markings on the fixed metal timing indicator and the marks on the crankshaft pulley below, the readings change as one moves his head up or down ........ more consistent readings may be obtained if one were to place one's chin, fixed on the passenger side fender to attempt to always obtain the same more accurate readings.
