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06-07-2013, 09:17 AM | #21 |
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Re: Distributor not turning when cranking engine.
While you have the timing gear cover off, check the camshaft thrust plunger and spring. Page 40 of volume 1 of "How to Restore Your Model A" lists a spring tension of 35 lbs.
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06-13-2013, 08:17 AM | #22 |
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Re: Distributor not turning when cranking engine.
Ok, update for you guys
After some serious struggle, I finally got the thing off. I used the wood block method, and a 1/2 breaker bar with the special socket attached to it, and a 4 foot long pipe. Took forever but it came off. cleaned the oil pan as well. I ordered a metal gear. Now my question is, I know for a fact the camshaft has moved around a bit. Do I just bolt on the new metal gear and go, or do I have to align it/move it to a certain point? I already test fit it and it will fit in those two dowel pins just fine, just asking before I bolt on and go.Or when I set timing later will that straighten it out? tah |
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06-13-2013, 09:09 AM | #23 |
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Re: Distributor not turning when cranking engine.
The dowels have to align to mount the gear and the timing marks on both gears have to align. Add a dab[technical term] of grease to the end of the plunger and pour some oil on the gears.
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06-13-2013, 10:40 AM | #24 |
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Re: Distributor not turning when cranking engine.
I think Tom posted this picture of the timing marks.
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06-13-2013, 11:59 AM | #25 |
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Re: Distributor not turning when cranking engine.
Thanks Bob, you save me some work.
Be sure the oil slinger is in place on the crankshaft. It may cover the timing mark some, but just follow the line straight up from the RIGHT side of the keyway, and that is the tooth that aligns with the mark in the cam gear. A screwdriver between the camshaft dowels will help rotate the cam, if need be, before installing the gear. |
06-13-2013, 12:37 PM | #26 |
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06-13-2013, 07:02 PM | #27 |
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Re: Distributor not turning when cranking engine.
Thank you all for your help! I will have her back on the road by this weekend then!!!
And Purdy you are right about the tool... kept slipping off. Was a pain in the ass but finally got it off. Replaced it with the hex nut you speak of. Worked great. |
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