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santino2010 · 07-22-2022, 12:21 PM

Hello everyone I'd appreciate some advice on how to set the timing for my 226 flathead 6
I have a little knowledge on how to get at TDC and line up the little dot on the pulley with the pointer
But I get stuck with adjusting , I have a timing light and a vacuum pump so which would be best to Use?
Also my carburetor is a aftermarket single barrel
It's a generic brand any help would be grateful 🙏

GB SISSON · 07-23-2022, 12:03 AM

What year or model? The G was early and an H was later. I have an H and adjusting timing is rather normal by rotating the distributor. Does the G have it's distributor on the front of the timing cover facing the radiator?

santino2010 · 07-23-2022, 12:14 PM

Yes it is a h series motor
1949
Do I need to use a timing light to adjust or vacuum

GB SISSON · 07-24-2022, 11:10 AM

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I just rotate the distributor to hit the mark on the crank pulley with the timing light. I have never gotten to know ignition timing really well, but I think you need to remove and plug the vaccuum line while setting timing. Really I'm not the best guy to help on this, I just happen to have recently installed a used H into an engineless 'parts truck'. I tend to adjust timing by smooth idle, vaccuum gauge and pinging under load.

07-22-2022, 12:21 PM	#1
santino2010 Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 60	226 flathead Ignition timing Hello everyone I'd appreciate some advice on how to set the timing for my 226 flathead 6 I have a little knowledge on how to get at TDC and line up the little dot on the pulley with the pointer But I get stuck with adjusting , I have a timing light and a vacuum pump so which would be best to Use? Also my carburetor is a aftermarket single barrel It's a generic brand any help would be grateful 🙏

07-23-2022, 12:03 AM	#2
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,930	Re: 226 flathead Ignition timing What year or model? The G was early and an H was later. I have an H and adjusting timing is rather normal by rotating the distributor. Does the G have it's distributor on the front of the timing cover facing the radiator? __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

07-23-2022, 12:14 PM	#3
santino2010 Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 60	Re: 226 flathead Ignition timing Yes it is a h series motor 1949 Do I need to use a timing light to adjust or vacuum

07-24-2022, 11:10 AM	#4
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,930	Re: 226 flathead Ignition timing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I just rotate the distributor to hit the mark on the crank pulley with the timing light. I have never gotten to know ignition timing really well, but I think you need to remove and plug the vaccuum line while setting timing. Really I'm not the best guy to help on this, I just happen to have recently installed a used H into an engineless 'parts truck'. I tend to adjust timing by smooth idle, vaccuum gauge and pinging under load. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)