V8 timing tool

[Randall]

Any you fellows know anything about this tool

 

[Flathead Fever]

I have one that's a little different looking. It bolts in place of the distributor to adjust the valves.

 

[Mart]

Some photos from different angles might be helpful.

 

[Randall]

More photos

 

[Randall]

More

 

[koates]

Not for adjusting engine valves but for setting the distributor contacts and timing off the car. Quite a few different brands of these timers were made. That one is not the best type to use. The better types sat on the work bench with the distributor on top for a more accurate set up. Regards, Kevin.

 

[tubman]

Well, from the first picture, I think we can assume it's for an 8 cylinder engine.

 

[deuce_roadster]

Looks like the directions are right on the front of it.

 

[Mart]

It looks a little crude but might work well enough with a bit of practice.

 

[34fordy]

I believe "back in the day" very few guys had any type of timing tool. If they did their own maintenance they set the timing "by ear" and how well it started and ran. I have never owned a timing tool for a flathead V8 and do not think it is necessary for normal driving.

 

[Randall]

The directions say to put pointer on any number 8 on dial and when you turn it and the pointer gets between
the two lines the light should burn,I have tried moving advance but can't get it to light between lines.