How do I time my Model B engine ?

[Bigphil]

I have a Model B engine with the B distributor (mechanical advance ) and a stock Model A timing gear cover with the round boss (P/N A-6019-B )

But the timing gear has no indent hole that is used to feel Top Dead Center (TDC)
for the engine. I read an article in "How to Restore Your Model A" Volume 6, page 63, that the B timing indent hole is 19 degrees before TDC.

So if I drill a hole in the timing gear at 19 degrees before TDC, , what are the next steps ? Is 19 degrees before TDC when the points should open to fire the spark plug on #1 cylinder ?

Bigphil in Anaheim, CA

 

[Charlie Stephens]

Since you should take it off to drill it why not just replace it with a Model B timing cover?

Charlie Stephens

 

[Gord. B by the bay]

Phil another way is drill your indent inline with the key way on you lower gear on the crankshaft, very easy to do with the timing covver removed Gotd. B by the Bay