spark advance lever

[41plym]

New to the model a. To get my car running last week I had to disconnect my spark advance lever and retard the points by hand. When the lever is all the way up, the points are all the way advanced. Is there an adjustment or could the rod be to short? Off the car the rod is about 17" long.

[H. L. Chauvin]

Research:

"How To Time A Model A"

[Aok]

Here is a good link for some basic information

http://www.modelabasics.com/

[1931 flamingo]

17" sounds about right. You could try filing the opening in the dist body a bit.
New question" What year is your car?? Is it possible the steering column "cover" has been rotated and you're not getting full motion??
Paul in CT

[Mitch//pa]

Here is one of the best links for timing the engine

http://www.abarnyard.com/workshop/timing.htm

[pat in Santa Cruz]

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on 30/31's or earlier cars with the 2 tooth steering box, the throw of the advance control rod is adjustable. Loosen the clamp at the top of the steering gear box that holds the column housing, loosen the clamp at the gas tank ( or from the bracket attached to the frame behind the dash panel on 31's) The column housing can now be rotated by gripping it at the top of the bottom support for both rods ( where they exit the column housing). Using the timing pin set on the TDC detent, retard the lever fully, rotate the column so the distributor arm is all the way back to retard in the slot of the distributor body. Check to see that full advance moves the arm forward to the full advance end of the same slot. When you have it right, tighten both column clamps, check to see the timing is correct, as someone might not have been able to fully retard it last time it was timed. Then, do not forget to replace the timing pin when finished..

[41plym]

Thanks pat in santa cruz that's what I was looking for.
41plym

[700rpm]

I have to disagree with Paul about filing the body. I don't think that is a good idea. That opening controls the correct movement of the upper plate.

[41plym]

Thanks guys, Pat was spot on, its now fixed and working correctly without any modifications.
41plym