Model A Timing Wrench By Nu-Rex

I am always open to new ideas and ways, and by no means know everything or profess that I do.
I am old school in how i live and what I do, but tools being my candy, I now must get one and try it, for $10...nothing to lose.
 
I haven't used the tool, but have used Ford's original timing method and find it easy to set timing.

Marco's way is also easy and works well. In a nutshell you just press the timing pin into the cam gear recess and make sure the rotor is positioned as in my picture. Just lightly press the rotor clockwise to be sure any freeplay is in the CCW direction, since that's the way the rotor turns.
 

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Tom Wesenberg said:
I haven't used the tool, but have used Ford's original timing method and find it easy to set timing.

Marco's way is also easy and works well. In a nutshell you just press the timing pin into the cam gear recess and make sure the rotor is positioned as in my picture. Just lightly press the rotor clockwise to be sure any freeplay is in the CCW direction, since that's the way the rotor turns.
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wouldn't that remove freeplay from the CCW direction, not create it?
 
ericr said:
wouldn't that remove freeplay from the CCW direction, not create it?
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Maybe I worded it wrong, but that's what I was saying, any freeplay would be ahead of the rotor, or CCW from the rotor. Anyway, just lightly turn the rotor or distributor cam clockwise to remove any freeplay.
 
forever4 said:
Why would Marco's method require a ohmmeter or light?
You guys overthink everything and make simple jobs difficult.
No wonder you struggle with everything,
Get a copy of the Instruction Book and the Service Bulletins and do things the easy way. :D

I do agree with you on one thing -- THINK before you type.
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I left out the part that would have helped my post make more sense, my apologizes. I meant to say, "Although Marco's method is best, it also requires a trouble light or an ohmmeter to do it without leaving the ignition on. The Nu-Rex tool requires neither. In fact, you don't need any electricity at all."

Hope that helps.
 
Mitch//pa said:
You just need someone with experience to walk you through the procedure. you don't need a ohm meter, trouble light, test light or power to do it the old school way..just a pair of eyes
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Amen to that !! I can never figure out why folks think they need those . Not trying to knock nu-Rex but there's not one of those gadgets that is better and more accurate than the original way of timing and setting points

You just have to learn how to do it right and when you do you will have a good a-ha moment of understanding and experience.

Larry Shepard
 
Right Tom tightening the cam screw removes the backlash so it's actually doing two things at once when tightening. I usually then after tightening use the screw driver to go CCW then back CW again to fine tune the cam lobe adjustment perfectly.....
A real good tool to have is the crank wrench to turn the motor easily for the timing pin dimple.. Turning it by the fan, or fan belt usually loosens the belt adjustment then it slips anyway. So the wrench avoids those issues as well as having to pull the plugs....
 

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what I can't understand is how the service bulletins talk about tightening the screw without any kind of tool to hold the cam in position....did the original setup hold its position better somehow?
 
forever4 said:
Why would Marco's method require a ohmmeter or light?
You guys overthink everything and make simple jobs difficult.
No wonder you struggle with everything,
Get a copy of the Instruction Book and the Service Bulletins and do things the easy way. :D

I do agree with you on one thing -- THINK before you type.
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LOL have you ever thought of opening up a Ford Mechanics School per the Service Letters for us wayward mechanics?
 
ericr said:
what I can't understand is how the service bulletins talk about tightening the screw without any kind of tool to hold the cam in position....did the original setup hold its position better somehow?
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You can tighten it without a cam wrench. I actually never use it.... By going back and forth using the freeplay it may take a couple times of lossening // tightening the cam screw to get it perfect.

SO as Marco shows all the way counter clockwise screw tight the points should be closed... The slightest movement CCW should crack the points a hair...
 
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You can even use the slot in the cam with the screwdriver tip moved out to catch the cam to slightly move the cam... even with a slight snug on the cam screw... just a tip.

As Mitch said if you have to make an adjustment once or twice it's really not that big a deal. Easy...and you can get it right on every time. The service bulletins show it and Les Andrews you tube shows it as well.. although it's a somewhat cumbersome video.

We had a "tune up" day for our Missouri Valley Region group this summer so folks could get a hands on.... It was a chance for those to learn how to do it.

Everyone can learn....and then you will be glad you did!
Larry
 
Hello 39 Ford Pickup. I hope you have found your answer to your original question. You have received many "answers" to your question. But by now you may be a bit confused as to what to do. This happens with this Forum but don't give up with the site. There were some very good and educating comments that may help with your Model A. Welcome and good luck. Bring back more questions. These guys need some exercise typing all kinds of answers.
 
Kevin in NJ said:
Nurex makes their money scaring people into buying modern products.

Learn the timing method Marcos has on his site and you are set for life.

As far as points go, a quality used set of points is likely to last you decades with a good cam that is properly lubed.

The whole alternator, V8 points, and timing bracket are just a waste of money and time.
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Exactly! Karl
 
P.S. said:
Although Marco's method is best, it also requires a trouble light or an ohmmeter to do it. The Nu-Rex tool requires neither. In fact, you don't need any electricity at all. That makes roadside repairs much faster and easier. For those of us that use a real pop-out ignition switch, the Nu-Rex tool is SO much easier and faster.
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Marcos method doesn't need a light. Les Andrews does and I wouldn't recommend that either. I have a used the Nu-rex tool and it was ok but not brilliant.

Karl
 
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