The Ford Barn - View Single Post

tnhammond · 03-20-2021, 11:56 AM

Mr. Marsh -

I have a 1930 Coupe as well. I rebuilt the engine in 1965. Mine also is running a Tillotson carburetor which I have rebuilt several times over the years.

In 2019 I replaced the radiator, rebuilt the distributer, replaced the coil and a few other things.

Late in 2019 I purchased a Nu-Rex timing kit and a battery powered timing light. The timing light uses internal "D" size batteries. Therefore there are no issues with respect to 6 or 12 volts.

The machine runs very well. It does not overheat.

I use the spark advance to start, then move it back to mid point. This is a good setting for most of my around town driving. We drive it every Sunday.

I will add a little advance when we are cruising at 40 - 45.

Now back to your question - Using the Nu-Rex and timing light, I set the advance to 6 degrees before top dead center with the spark lever at mid point.

Enjoy the drive !

Tim

03-20-2021, 11:56 AM	#2
tnhammond Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Altadena, CA Posts: 18	Re: Spark lever position Mr. Marsh - I have a 1930 Coupe as well. I rebuilt the engine in 1965. Mine also is running a Tillotson carburetor which I have rebuilt several times over the years. In 2019 I replaced the radiator, rebuilt the distributer, replaced the coil and a few other things. Late in 2019 I purchased a Nu-Rex timing kit and a battery powered timing light. The timing light uses internal "D" size batteries. Therefore there are no issues with respect to 6 or 12 volts. The machine runs very well. It does not overheat. I use the spark advance to start, then move it back to mid point. This is a good setting for most of my around town driving. We drive it every Sunday. I will add a little advance when we are cruising at 40 - 45. Now back to your question - Using the Nu-Rex and timing light, I set the advance to 6 degrees before top dead center with the spark lever at mid point. Enjoy the drive ! Tim