Model A Timing Wrench By Nu-Rex

Why fret about getting the initial timing exactly right to a fraction of a degree, when the actual timing while is running will be changed by that big lever on the left of the steering column. I would think that proper use of the advance/retard lever will have a bigger effect on performance than a fraction of a degree off on the initial timing. How many just start on full retard then run on full advance rather than modulating timing to meet various driving conditions?
 
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Welcome 39 to Fordbarn! You have just joined your best source for information to keep your Fords in top running condition. You already have seen 1st hand the beauty of Fordbard with all the excellent advise posted on your thread. Now its up to you to decide what works best for you. When my "A" was unloaded from the car hauler, I had no idea of the fun and stress relief I had just bought myself. There is nothing like working on a Model A! The first thing on my list was to check the brakes and then the timing and carb. Buy Les's book for a starting reference point, order yourself a Nurex wrench (use it until you understand what the guys mean how easy these are to time) it all just takes practice. Someday, you will be making some of these same comments. Practice still makes perfect! Put your coveralls on and have fun! ps nothing more reliable than a properly tuned Model A - especially when you understand the beauty of its design!
 

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forever4 said:
Why would anyone ever have to change points on the side of the road?
What conceivable emergency?
It is hard for me to imagine.

Seems to me like another modern solution looking for an imagined problem to solve.
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The little fibre thingy that rides on the distributor cam broke off the points on my Bedford van in the fall of 1965. Would you believe I got a replacement set at 1:00 am and had enough tools with me to do the job and get back home in time to go to work.
 
forever4 said:
I think you are very unclear on the concept.
It does not require a light or ohmmeter, nor do you need to leave the ignition on.

This is very basic. Don't confuse yourself with all your gadgets.
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You are mistaken. Marco's method requires the ignition to be on so that you can spark the points. Please re-read his website and you will see that you missed it.

If you want to adjust the Model A timing without leaving the ignition on, then you connect an ohmmeter across the points and proceed per his instructions.

The Nu-Rex tool is not a gadget, it is a real tool. It allows you to set the Model A timing without any electricity at all. That is about as un-gadget as it gets.
 
I have the tool and it works O.K. It's a good tool to take on the road.

Marco's method does use a meter\light and is more accurate than the Timing Wrench.

Marc
 
Hi, my name is Carl, and I am a tool junkie. I will admit that I have a NewRex timing wrench. I will further admit that I have actually used it to time not only my Model A, but several others as well.

I will also admit that I have a Snap-On Head nut wrench that I bought from Vince at The Ford Garage:
 

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Default Re: Model A Timing Wrench By Nu-Rex
how many here would be able to read the dial indicator; that is harder than timing it the Ford way
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Us M.E.'s (there's others here on FB, plus a multitude of cert. mechanics, I think you just might be surprised! lol. I'm guessing most car folk have at least one in their tool box. lol
 
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