Spark plugs/distributor tool

[30ccpickup]

Back in the day, was there a special tool dedicated to the Model A for adjusting the distributor and spark plugs. If so can someone post a picture.

Thanks,
Paul

[40 Deluxe]

Originally Posted by 30ccpickup

Back in the day, was there a special tool dedicated to the Model A for adjusting the distributor and spark plugs. If so can someone post a picture.

Thanks,
Paul

Would this be like a double-ended feeler gauge, with one end for point gap and the other end for plug gap?

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

A WORN Dime for the POINTS & a WORN Nickel for the PLUGS---They WORK!
Bill Gotchange?

[30ccpickup]

Something similar to this.

[Kurt in NJ]

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/krwfeelergauge.htm --from Vinces site

You don't see many of them, I have seen more combination machines, either they were too$$ (being Starret), or got lost

[Keith True]

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This one is marked points aligning tool.It was used for the Ford N series tractors.Pretty handy for any points though.

[40 Deluxe]

Originally Posted by 30ccpickup

Something similar to this.

And this is all you need for tune ups on a Model A! Once the initial timing is set at engine overhaul, head replacement or distributor R&R, it will not change until the engine is worn out. Just set the points to the proper gap and the timing will automatically be set, too. All this fiddling with special wrenches, etc. just serves to keep the owner out of the bars (if that's his hangup)!

[30ccpickup]

Thanks, this falls under boys and toys. I collect things that relate to the Model A, as well as, restore distributor's.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Keith True

This one is marked points aligning tool.It was used for the Ford N series tractors.Pretty handy for any points though.

Had one of those, Keith, don't know where it came from, or where it WENT! It would align points, like a CHAMP!---Friend, Glenn has an 8-N, "maybe" he has one? I'll trade him a NASCAR Model Car for it, he's a sucker for them!---OF COURSE, he'll ask for TWO (2)!
Bill Missingtool

[midgetracer]

This one is marked points aligning tool.It was used for the Ford N series tractors.Pretty handy for any points though.

Thanks Keith. I have one of those and I always wondered where it was used.

[Keith True]

I'm not sure what the spring loaded sliding end on it does.It's been in my toolbox since the early 70's,and it was just in the last few days I found the writing on it.I never looked for it before.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Keith True

I'm not sure what the spring loaded sliding end on it does.It's been in my toolbox since the early 70's,and it was just in the last few days I found the writing on it.I never looked for it before.

"Maybe" it's for "tweeking" the tension spring????
Bill Dontknoweither

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by midgetracer

This one is marked points aligning tool.It was used for the Ford N series tractors.Pretty handy for any points though.

Thanks Keith. I have one of those and I always wondered where it was used.

"Some" don't realize the GREAT IMPORTANCE of aligning the contacts, PROPERLY
Bill Eagleeye