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blindenlaub · 11-24-2020, 11:52 AM

Hello everyone, I am a new Model A owner. I purchased a 1929 roadster about 2 months ago. It is equipped with an FSI electronic ignition, so the distributor has an aluminum magnet sleeve instead of a points cam. I don’t think the timing has been adjusted since the electronic ignition was installed by the previous owner about 3 years ago.

I am trying to loosen the cam screw to adjust the timing, but the screw is stuck. I have applied penetrating oil, and I tried turning the screw almost as hard as I can with the biggest screwdriver I own, but it won’t budge. The screw slot is starting to get mangled from my efforts.

- Does anyone have any suggestions for loosening this screw?
- What is the risk of twisting or breaking something if I find a way to turn the screw really really hard?

Thanks,

Brian Lindenlaub

11-24-2020, 11:52 AM	#1
blindenlaub Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 11	My Distributor Cam Screw is Stuck Hello everyone, I am a new Model A owner. I purchased a 1929 roadster about 2 months ago. It is equipped with an FSI electronic ignition, so the distributor has an aluminum magnet sleeve instead of a points cam. I don’t think the timing has been adjusted since the electronic ignition was installed by the previous owner about 3 years ago. I am trying to loosen the cam screw to adjust the timing, but the screw is stuck. I have applied penetrating oil, and I tried turning the screw almost as hard as I can with the biggest screwdriver I own, but it won’t budge. The screw slot is starting to get mangled from my efforts. - Does anyone have any suggestions for loosening this screw? - What is the risk of twisting or breaking something if I find a way to turn the screw really really hard? Thanks, Brian Lindenlaub