The Ford Barn

28 Special Coupe · 08-27-2011, 04:32 PM

I agree that a tool like this is a waste of money for some folks. But I didn't start this thread for the benefit of experienced mechanics. I asked about this tool for the benefit of those, like myself, who are less knowledgeable or less mechanically inclined.

I'm trying to learn all I can. That's why I'm participating on this forum. But if there are easier ways of performing some tasks, then I'm interested in learning those ways as well. Just because Henry didn't do something a certain way doesn't make it wrong.

If I were to mow my lawn using the "original" method, I'd be using a push reel mower and it would probably take me 6 hours to do it all. Instead, I choose to use a riding mower. I save time and end up with a pretty good job, maybe not as good as with a push reel mower, but good enough. Likewise, if I can quickly and accurately set my timing with a slick tool and end up with a pretty good job, why is that bad? It's not bad, it's just different.

08-27-2011, 04:32 PM	#29
28 Special Coupe Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 63	Re: Anyone tried a Nu-Rex timing wrench? I agree that a tool like this is a waste of money for some folks. But I didn't start this thread for the benefit of experienced mechanics. I asked about this tool for the benefit of those, like myself, who are less knowledgeable or less mechanically inclined. I'm trying to learn all I can. That's why I'm participating on this forum. But if there are easier ways of performing some tasks, then I'm interested in learning those ways as well. Just because Henry didn't do something a certain way doesn't make it wrong. If I were to mow my lawn using the "original" method, I'd be using a push reel mower and it would probably take me 6 hours to do it all. Instead, I choose to use a riding mower. I save time and end up with a pretty good job, maybe not as good as with a push reel mower, but good enough. Likewise, if I can quickly and accurately set my timing with a slick tool and end up with a pretty good job, why is that bad? It's not bad, it's just different.