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04-18-2018, 01:10 AM | #1 |
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Front-toolbox: how to set the ignition timing
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I would like to have a front-toolbox. But they will interfere with access to the crank hole in the radiator. Question: if I mount such a toolbox, how can I set the ignition timing ? Of course, I could do it with a rear wheel in the air. But is there a better way ? Thanks Willi |
04-18-2018, 05:57 AM | #2 |
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Re: Front-toolbox: how to set the ignition timing
you need to rotate the crank either 1) as you say with rear wheel in air , 2)moving the entire car whilst in gear, or 3) find a big dished spanner/wrench that'll fit over the cam nut in the pulley.... For 3) I managed to grind down a ring spanner to fit but it wasn't worth the effort!... 1) or 2) are better ways.. Eureka! How about a couple of access holes with covers to through the
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04-18-2018, 06:22 AM | #3 |
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Re: Front-toolbox: how to set the ignition timing
I have the tool box in the front. How many times do you have to adjust the timing? I adjusted mine before I installed the tool box, and that was years ago. If I ever had to remove the distributor. I would just get it close then I would use the 3 gear method
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04-18-2018, 06:28 AM | #4 |
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Re: Front-toolbox: how to set the ignition timing
Put the tool box close to the bumper and the crank will fit in and work. To time the engine, just put it in third and rock it. Easy and you can do it by yourself.
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04-18-2018, 06:46 AM | #5 |
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Re: Front-toolbox: how to set the ignition timing
OK,
thanks for your answers, I think, I will try the 2) from johnbuckley . This sounds simple. Thanks Willi |
04-18-2018, 07:25 AM | #6 |
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04-18-2018, 07:45 AM | #7 |
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Re: Front-toolbox: how to set the ignition timing
Here is spanner (wrench) that John Buckley speaks of in item 3 in post #2 above.
https://parts.modelastore.com/show_Product.asp?ID=3571 Last edited by Benson; 04-18-2018 at 07:52 AM. |
04-18-2018, 07:46 AM | #8 |
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Re: Front-toolbox: how to set the ignition timing
I matched the crank hole with a hole in the box. I then cut the crank handle and welded a nut on the end. A 1/2 ratchet turns it over.
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Re: Front-toolbox: how to set the ignition timing
I use a socket w/a short breaker bar.
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04-18-2018, 10:48 AM | #11 |
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Re: Front-toolbox: how to set the ignition timing
Bratton's sells this "Ratchet Nut Wrench". https://www.brattons.com/ratchet-nut-wrench.html Find a cheap used 1⅜" box end wrench and bend your own.
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Re: Front-toolbox: how to set the ignition timing
Those wrenches are useless unless they are 12 point.
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Re: Front-toolbox: how to set the ignition timing
If your referring to the one from Bratton's, it is.
Also ensure you remove the wrench before starting 'er up. It will unscrew the Ratchet Nut... Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 04-18-2018 at 02:32 PM. |
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Re: Front-toolbox: how to set the ignition timing
I made my own tool for this and it was 6 point. I found it difficult to get enough swing to be able to move to the next face.
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Re: Front-toolbox: how to set the ignition timing
40 Deluxe,Hi neighbor Love your logic. Eventually most will get there. Let the engine talk and learn to feel the way it is responding to the advance lever. Put your senses to work. Know when it is happy. Sometimes it even includes feeling the floorboards for heat.
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