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Old car Joe · 07-22-2022, 08:23 AM

Hey everyone first thanks for the add second I am new to the ford model t
I have a 27 I saved form being junked has not run since early 80s
I pulled the head a freed all the valves
My question is when number 1 cylinder is at tdc should the rotor point to the number one cyl like a small block Chevy
Thanks

Will N · 07-22-2022, 09:20 AM

Do you have the original style commutator and vibrator coil ignition, or has it been replaced with a distributor?

Old car Joe · 07-22-2022, 10:40 AM

Replaced with a dizzy

redmodelt · 07-22-2022, 01:23 PM

Did you read your replies to this question that you posted on Facebook?

rotorwrench · 07-22-2022, 02:26 PM

TDC compression stroke will be where it's timed to #1 rotor/cap position and the rest of the terminals will be in firing order for direction of rotation.

Half the fun of the T is in the buzzing trembler coils and the timer. That system always makes younger folks scratch their heads.

Old car Joe · 07-22-2022, 02:32 PM

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Yes I read the replies on fb was looking for other opinions.
Would like to return it to stock at some point but want to get it running to see if their are any other problems before sinking a ton of money into it

Old car Joe · 07-22-2022, 02:39 PM

Sorry didn’t see last post on fb will try that
Thanks

redmodelt · 07-23-2022, 12:18 AM

Like I said there and will repeat here, would also help to know what brand of distributor you have. There were many different brands and some were setup a little different.

07-22-2022, 09:20 AM	#2
Will N Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,100	Re: Timing help Do you have the original style commutator and vibrator coil ignition, or has it been replaced with a distributor?

07-22-2022, 10:40 AM	#3
Old car Joe Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 11	Re: Timing help Replaced with a dizzy

07-22-2022, 01:23 PM	#4
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Timing help Did you read your replies to this question that you posted on Facebook? __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

07-22-2022, 02:26 PM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: Timing help TDC compression stroke will be where it's timed to #1 rotor/cap position and the rest of the terminals will be in firing order for direction of rotation. Half the fun of the T is in the buzzing trembler coils and the timer. That system always makes younger folks scratch their heads.

07-22-2022, 02:32 PM	#6
Old car Joe Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 11	Re: Timing help Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes I read the replies on fb was looking for other opinions. Would like to return it to stock at some point but want to get it running to see if their are any other problems before sinking a ton of money into it

07-22-2022, 08:23 AM	#1
Old car Joe Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 11	Timing help Hey everyone first thanks for the add second I am new to the ford model t I have a 27 I saved form being junked has not run since early 80s I pulled the head a freed all the valves My question is when number 1 cylinder is at tdc should the rotor point to the number one cyl like a small block Chevy Thanks

07-22-2022, 02:39 PM	#7
Old car Joe Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 11	Re: Timing help Sorry didn’t see last post on fb will try that Thanks

07-23-2022, 12:18 AM	#8
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Timing help Like I said there and will repeat here, would also help to know what brand of distributor you have. There were many different brands and some were setup a little different. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!