[Beauford]

Originally Posted by H. L. Chauvin

As parochial as this may appear, this is just a simple, 100% timing verification check for possibly new, and/or possibly doubtful Model A owners who assumed that they have just timed their Model A's correctly according to the many different written, Model A timing directions and techniques.


1. Remove all (4) plugs & lay all (4) plugs on sides, (grounded), while all (4) plugs are still electrically connected to the distributor.

2. Turn ignition switch "ON".

3. Retard spark lever on left of steering wheel all the way upwards.

4. Remove timing pin, reverse timing pin, and insert non-threaded part of timing pin in threaded timing pin hole where the timing pin was initially removed.

5. Apply slight pressure on timing pin, slowly hand crank engine until timing pin slips "IN", and,

6. If timed correctly, at the instant the timing pin slips "In", one should see a spark jump across the gap of the number one (1) spark plug nearest the radiator.

7. If so desired, for a further ignition check, continue turning crank to verify that all (4) plugs are firing order of 1, 2, 4, 3.

Hope this helps.

Now thats a new one that even I can handle! Thank you H.L !