Differences in the A and B Cylinder Timing Gear Covers...

[Steve Plucker]

Just what are the differences in the A and B Cylinder Timing Gear Covers?

Thanks.

Pluck

 

[Bick in New Zealand]

Check out Vince Falter's website it's all there with pictures!

 

[Roadster62]

I believe there at least 3 different B timing gear covers.

 

[Charlie Stephens]

To expand on Bick's comment the site you need to look at is http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/timingcovers.htm

http://idisk.mac.com/forever4/Public/pages/timingcovers.htm
Note that there is also a Model C timing cover. I will probably get in trouble for calling it a Model C instead of a Model 46 but I think everyone knows what I mean. The Model C had the generator mount further back to allow for the slope of the '33-'34 radiator and the bolt holes for the front motor mount were in a different location.

Charlie Stephens

 

[glenn in camino]

A Model B timing cover has an oval boss where the timing pin is and the pin is in a different location. You can't time a Model A if it has a B timing cover.

 

[van Dyck]

The small housing that bolts to the block and the cover is made of aluminum for the 'B' motor and is cast iron for the 'A'.

 

[van Dyck]

Thanks for the clarification, Forever4. As a geezer, I've still got more to learn.