timing help

[rob63mess]

does anyone have a link or instructions on how to use the little tool that the venders sell to help set the length of the commutator rod. I think I may have my timing set too far advanced.

 

[redmodelt]

Take the plugs out but leave the wires attached and put the timer lever in full retard. With the key off turn the engine till it's at TDC on the No 1 compression stroke. Now turn just enough to take it over onto the down stroke. (with a flash light you can watch the piston) Disconnect the rod from the timer. Turn the key on, if the No one coil is buzzing rotate the timer counter clockwise till it stops. Now turn clockwise till it just starts buzzing again. Turn the key off. Bend the timer rod to fit into the hole without moving the timer. By the way hang the neat tool on the wall. don't forget to put the cotter pin back when done.

 

[William L. Vanderburg]

That little tool is only to be used with Ford made timers, and no other.

The timer rod is only to be bent in the curved section that sits right above the timer itself.

 

[rob63mess]

Thanks for the help guys