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06-04-2012, 06:54 AM | #1 |
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model t engine timing
witch is the best way to time the engine on the t i have a 26 t some say to measure after tdc i think it said 5/16 of an inch another was use a dial gauge after tdc go 91 de and set the time and rod when number one fires not sure witch one is better to use or is there an easy way to do this thanks rebuilt the engine with alum pistons for higher compression the rest is stock
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06-04-2012, 08:37 AM | #2 |
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Re: model t engine timing
We try and get the crank pin inside the front pulley to line up at the 9:30 -3:30 position. Not sure if you can see it on a 26. You can shine a light down the spark plug hole and have someone crank it over by hand until you see the #1 piston start down. Then with the spark rod disconnected and the spark lever all the way up, rotate the timer until the coil just starts to buzz. Bend the spark rod in the big end to make it fit the timer hole. Hope that helps.
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06-04-2012, 08:38 AM | #3 |
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Re: model t engine timing
Also, if you have slop in the timer linkage you will need to account for that.
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06-04-2012, 10:42 AM | #4 |
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Re: model t engine timing
Make sure you rotate the timer counter clockwise as you face the front of the car.
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06-04-2012, 04:07 PM | #5 |
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Re: model t engine timing
OR you could call this guy and buy this tool for the Model T engine.
I have never had Ts that ran so well until i bought this tool from a friednd in our t club in Indy!!!! If ya was in the neighborhood i would loan you the tool!!!!! I forgot what they cost ( they are in Snyders catalog) but not overly expensive..... |
06-05-2012, 10:18 AM | #6 |
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06-10-2012, 02:25 PM | #7 |
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Re: model t engine timing
Hi, Could you please tell me the name of the tool? Thanks
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06-10-2012, 03:20 PM | #8 |
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Re: model t engine timing
Its here in the Snyders catalog and is called a "timing Indicator tool"
http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/mo...ibutors?page=2 |
06-10-2012, 09:53 PM | #9 |
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Re: model t engine timing
piece of 1/2" pipe with weed wacker string in it. Make the string long enough to not drop the string down the hole.
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06-11-2012, 09:05 AM | #10 |
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Re: model t engine timing
Explain that one to us?? I have used rope on a small block chevrolet to find TDC but on a T ??
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06-11-2012, 10:55 AM | #11 |
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Re: model t engine timing
The tool for finding TDC on a Model T costs less than a nickel.
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06-11-2012, 01:46 PM | #12 |
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Re: model t engine timing
Yep, Steve has the lower cost model of what I was talking about.
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06-13-2012, 09:02 PM | #13 | |
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06-14-2012, 06:40 AM | #14 |
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Re: model t engine timing
ok it works good for tdc now how do you find 15 de i talked toan old macanic he saids they had a measurment of how far to move the piston down to set the timmer
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06-14-2012, 08:42 AM | #15 |
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Re: model t engine timing
.090 inch down is 15 degrees.
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10-04-2013, 05:37 AM | #16 |
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Re: model t engine timing
Once I find TDC, what do I move to get my 15 degrees?
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10-04-2013, 06:55 AM | #17 |
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Re: model t engine timing
Move the crank clockwise looking at the front of the car until the pin in the pulley is pointing at 9:30 to 3:30. That will give you 15 degrees. The idea is that you want to make sure that the piston is starting the downstroke to prevent kickback.
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10-04-2013, 06:56 AM | #18 |
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Re: model t engine timing
Or .090 inch down if you are measuring from the piston.
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10-05-2013, 09:52 AM | #19 |
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Re: model t engine timing
Finding TDC: With the plug out of #1, put your thumb over the hole. Pull the crank until you feel compression from the rising piston. Look at the crank pin. Pull the crank until the pin is horizontal, like this. That's TDC.
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10-05-2013, 10:50 AM | #20 |
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Re: model t engine timing
Heck, I just bring No 1 up on compression, look in the hole and when the piston goes over the top and is just starts on it's down stroke, I set my timing with the lever up.
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