Fsi Distrubtor
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Herb Concord Ca
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If you have the non auto advance type (you use your spark rod to advance the timing), just use the timing pin in the front cover to set TDC.
Then just snug the cam screw so you still can turn the cam. Install rotor and dist body and turn the rotor so that the left edge of the brass tab on the rotor is oppsite the #1 pin in the dist body. Carefully remove rotor and tight cam screw using a cam wrench so it doesn't move.
This will get you in the ball park. Take the car for a drive and see how you like it. You may have to reset the timing slightly, but I doubt it.
If you have the auto advance type best to call FSI for help, they are very helpful.
I have the non auto type on my 31 pickup and love it.
Regards,
herb
Then just snug the cam screw so you still can turn the cam. Install rotor and dist body and turn the rotor so that the left edge of the brass tab on the rotor is oppsite the #1 pin in the dist body. Carefully remove rotor and tight cam screw using a cam wrench so it doesn't move.
This will get you in the ball park. Take the car for a drive and see how you like it. You may have to reset the timing slightly, but I doubt it.
If you have the auto advance type best to call FSI for help, they are very helpful.
I have the non auto type on my 31 pickup and love it.
Regards,
herb
Will Kimble
Senior Member
Set the engine at TDC using the pin on the front cover. Make a pointer (I use an old coathanger) and mark the pulley with white paint so you can use a timing light. Set the distributor into the hole, making sure you have the intermediate shaft if necessary. Also, you want the rotor to line up with the #1 spark plug at TDC, so orient and rotate the distributor as necessary to line this up. #1 spark plug is bottom right on the cap while you are working on the carb side of the engine. Tighten the locating bolt in the head just enough to hold things in place - but not so tight that it is difficult to loosen while the engine is running.
This should get you close enough to fire it up. While idling, attach your timing light to the #1 spark plug lead and observe the location of your pulley mark in the light relative to the pointer. I like to set the modern FS distributor at 0 degrees since it has 28 degrees of advance. If the mark is below the pointer, you are too far advanced and need to rotate the distributor clockwise in the head. If the mark is above the pointer you are too retarded and need to rotate the distributor counter clockwise.
Have a helper hold the timing light, loosen the bolt in the head, and rotate the distributor as necessary until you see the mark line up with the pointer. Snug the bolt and tighten the 9/16" jam nut against it. Be carful not to overtighten and dimple the shaft on the distributor.
By the way, I just had FS convert a B distributor to 28 degrees total advance and I couldn't be happier with how things turned out. Same idea, but it adjusts with the cam nut like a Model A.
Best wishes,
Will Kimble
www.kimblemandolins.com
This should get you close enough to fire it up. While idling, attach your timing light to the #1 spark plug lead and observe the location of your pulley mark in the light relative to the pointer. I like to set the modern FS distributor at 0 degrees since it has 28 degrees of advance. If the mark is below the pointer, you are too far advanced and need to rotate the distributor clockwise in the head. If the mark is above the pointer you are too retarded and need to rotate the distributor counter clockwise.
Have a helper hold the timing light, loosen the bolt in the head, and rotate the distributor as necessary until you see the mark line up with the pointer. Snug the bolt and tighten the 9/16" jam nut against it. Be carful not to overtighten and dimple the shaft on the distributor.
By the way, I just had FS convert a B distributor to 28 degrees total advance and I couldn't be happier with how things turned out. Same idea, but it adjusts with the cam nut like a Model A.
Best wishes,
Will Kimble
www.kimblemandolins.com
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