The Ford Barn

Ken B · 05-30-2010, 02:59 PM

I have always used the cam lube from Bratton's. I have heard of others in our Model A club experiencing a short life of the points. The little wear bar just doesn't seem to last. I also have tried two different new cams thinking they might be abrasive. Members here have switched to Eichelin (Spelling?) points and have had much better luck with them. Is it possible that the spring is too strong putting too much pressure on the breaker arm? Ken

Russ/40 · 05-30-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by J Franklin

The shaft only fits one way it is machined offset.

I realize the distributor shaft is offset keyed, but if the sleeve that couples the distributor to the shaft below is not there, you could have it 180* out. ........I think? Oh well

Geo. H · 05-31-2010, 12:43 AM

Your B timing cover has an oval machined surface where the timing pin is. I don't think that's your problem.

05-30-2010, 02:59 PM	#21
Ken B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plover, WI Posts: 261	Re: Timing issues I have always used the cam lube from Bratton's. I have heard of others in our Model A club experiencing a short life of the points. The little wear bar just doesn't seem to last. I also have tried two different new cams thinking they might be abrasive. Members here have switched to Eichelin (Spelling?) points and have had much better luck with them. Is it possible that the spring is too strong putting too much pressure on the breaker arm? Ken

05-31-2010, 12:43 AM	#23
Geo. H Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 374	Re: Timing issues Your B timing cover has an oval machined surface where the timing pin is. I don't think that's your problem.