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old Tom · 03-12-2021, 06:04 PM

When I turn the rotor back and forth there is an excessive amount of play. has anyone expensed this. could the lower shat be worn or the oil pump dist. drive gear worn? just looking for some help on my Model a coupe.
Thank You

Brentwood Bob · 03-12-2021, 06:12 PM

The shaft under the distributor is worn, or at least the bushing.

Charlie Stephens · 03-12-2021, 07:14 PM

That is the reason you never go back when adjusting the rotor, if you miss it make another revolution. Also when rotating the crank, never go back, just make another revolution.

Charlie Stephens

Herb Concord Ca · 03-12-2021, 07:57 PM

The intermediate shaft, driven of the camshaft could also be worn. Easy to replace from the valve chamber.

wwirz · 03-12-2021, 08:52 PM

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My experience and understanding is with Charlie Stephens. Watch the Tony Hillyard video on YOUTUBE on how to set the timing on the Model A. He also talks on this.

03-12-2021, 06:04 PM	#1
old Tom Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 195	Distributor When I turn the rotor back and forth there is an excessive amount of play. has anyone expensed this. could the lower shat be worn or the oil pump dist. drive gear worn? just looking for some help on my Model a coupe. Thank You

03-12-2021, 06:12 PM	#2
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,241	Re: Distributor The shaft under the distributor is worn, or at least the bushing.

03-12-2021, 07:14 PM	#3
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,031	Re: Distributor That is the reason you never go back when adjusting the rotor, if you miss it make another revolution. Also when rotating the crank, never go back, just make another revolution. Charlie Stephens

03-12-2021, 07:57 PM	#4
Herb Concord Ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Concord CA Posts: 635	Re: Distributor The intermediate shaft, driven of the camshaft could also be worn. Easy to replace from the valve chamber.

03-12-2021, 08:52 PM	#5
wwirz Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Corning NY Posts: 244	Re: Distributor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My experience and understanding is with Charlie Stephens. Watch the Tony Hillyard video on YOUTUBE on how to set the timing on the Model A. He also talks on this.