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GeneBob · 03-26-2021, 04:40 PM

Michael, I agree with Jim B and others who think this is a model B cover. The next question is, do you have a model B distributor? (I don't know if you can put the model B into the model A, but I think you can.) If your distributor has the model B advance built into it, you must set your timing to the model B location through the timing cover. If you have the manual advance with the control rod original to the model A, you either need to change your timing cover or find a work around. I would not rush to drill a new divot in the cam gear since the chips will drop into the oil pan. I would suggest making a timing mark and pointer that uses the front pulley as the reference. NuREx sells a kit for this. You would need to go through the aggravation once then have the marker from that point onward.
BTW, good catch on checking your TDC did not line up. A lot of people would not have paid that close of attention.

03-26-2021, 04:40 PM	#19
GeneBob Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Denver Area Posts: 433	Re: Timing Pin Dimple is not TDC? Michael, I agree with Jim B and others who think this is a model B cover. The next question is, do you have a model B distributor? (I don't know if you can put the model B into the model A, but I think you can.) If your distributor has the model B advance built into it, you must set your timing to the model B location through the timing cover. If you have the manual advance with the control rod original to the model A, you either need to change your timing cover or find a work around. I would not rush to drill a new divot in the cam gear since the chips will drop into the oil pan. I would suggest making a timing mark and pointer that uses the front pulley as the reference. NuREx sells a kit for this. You would need to go through the aggravation once then have the marker from that point onward. BTW, good catch on checking your TDC did not line up. A lot of people would not have paid that close of attention.