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12-17-2017, 10:01 AM | #1 |
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Spark plugs/distributor tool
Back in the day, was there a special tool dedicated to the Model A for adjusting the distributor and spark plugs. If so can someone post a picture.
Thanks, Paul
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12-17-2017, 12:12 PM | #2 |
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Re: Spark plugs/distributor tool
Would this be like a double-ended feeler gauge, with one end for point gap and the other end for plug gap?
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12-17-2017, 12:18 PM | #3 |
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Re: Spark plugs/distributor tool
A WORN Dime for the POINTS & a WORN Nickel for the PLUGS---They WORK!
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12-17-2017, 12:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: Spark plugs/distributor tool
Something similar to this.
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12-17-2017, 12:48 PM | #5 |
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Re: Spark plugs/distributor tool
http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/krwfeelergauge.htm --from Vinces site
You don't see many of them, I have seen more combination machines, either they were too$$ (being Starret), or got lost |
12-17-2017, 01:44 PM | #6 |
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12-17-2017, 01:57 PM | #7 |
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Re: Spark plugs/distributor tool
And this is all you need for tune ups on a Model A! Once the initial timing is set at engine overhaul, head replacement or distributor R&R, it will not change until the engine is worn out. Just set the points to the proper gap and the timing will automatically be set, too. All this fiddling with special wrenches, etc. just serves to keep the owner out of the bars (if that's his hangup)!
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12-17-2017, 02:41 PM | #8 |
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Re: Spark plugs/distributor tool
Thanks, this falls under boys and toys. I collect things that relate to the Model A, as well as, restore distributor's.
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12-17-2017, 08:11 PM | #10 |
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Re: Spark plugs/distributor tool
This one is marked points aligning tool.It was used for the Ford N series tractors.Pretty handy for any points though.
Thanks Keith. I have one of those and I always wondered where it was used. |
12-17-2017, 08:16 PM | #11 |
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I'm not sure what the spring loaded sliding end on it does.It's been in my toolbox since the early 70's,and it was just in the last few days I found the writing on it.I never looked for it before.
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