The Ford Barn

Ziggster · 01-24-2020, 09:22 PM

Second one.

I want to give a big thanks to a fellow member who was kind enough to email a page from his manual. That's what makes this community so great. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Ziggster · 01-27-2020, 04:29 PM

Did some more digging and I think I figured out the positive and negative wires. It seems whoever worked on it even left a piece of black tape on the negative lead. The wire is still the original even though they added a cheap terminal connector, but the condition is such that it needs to be replaced.

Ziggster · 01-27-2020, 04:34 PM

A few pics of the inside bottom rear corners. There is quite a bit of white powder, which is likely the result of severe battery corrosion. The rear opening seems to be the access for the battery, but I'm missing that cover. In pics of the same/ similar unit the cover has a few louvres it in. The bottom of the unit also has many small round holes which I'm guessing were to help vent the battery compartment.

Ziggster · 01-27-2020, 04:36 PM

Other side. Damn I wish I could post multiple pics, but it never seems to work. Other corner.

Ziggster · 01-27-2020, 04:43 PM

Another sort of anomaly is the blank hole near the tower for the distributor clamping mechanism. I've seen pics of some units with the same hole, others with something sticking out of the hole, but the pics are not that clear. Going through the drawer full of items, it seems like this knurled part is supposed to go into that hole. I have no idea what its purpose is, but it appears it was supposed to be connected to a chain.
Also, the manual mentions a worklight. There is an item on the schematic "Inspection Light", but I'm not sure if this is supposed to be the work light.

Ziggster · 01-27-2020, 05:08 PM

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D'oh. I think I figured out the "Inspection Light". It was under my nose the entire time, but the schematic mentions a two-prong connector, but it actually uses a three-prong connector. However, a quick check behind the connector mounted on the panel shows that only two prongs are actually used.

Ziggster · 01-27-2020, 05:11 PM

Here is a pic from the manual. It is hard to see as the quality isn't that great, but it appears it is connected to the alligator clip used on the distributor lead. It definitely is not connected as mine is from near the Dwell/ Cam Angle Meter. It is located just above the distributor body.

Ziggster · 01-27-2020, 05:13 PM

Additionally, I figured out what that knurled piece is for. It is the chuck key for the distributor rotating jaws, and is supposed to connected by a chain per the sales Brouchure.

Ziggster · 01-27-2020, 05:16 PM

Exploded view of a pic from same sales brochure showing the chuck key.

[Edit] I just noticed there is no hole for the knurled chuck key in the pic from the manual in post #27. I'm guessing the unit went through several iterations during its life.

Zeke3 · 01-27-2020, 05:35 PM

Ziggster, I have not seen one of these and probably never will, but have enjoyed the information. Thanks for taking us along as you become more familiar with this machine.

Ziggster · 01-27-2020, 05:36 PM

This might be a candidate for repainting this puppy.

Ziggster · 01-27-2020, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeke3

Ziggster, I have not seen one of these and probably never will, but have enjoyed the information. Thanks for taking us along as you become more familiar with this machine.

Thanks. Hoping others can use the info. I enjoy this, maybe too much, as I should be working on my speedster. Lol...

Ziggster · 01-28-2020, 05:54 AM

After taking a closer look at the VHT wrinkle paint, I realized that wasn't the correct finish. The correct paint finish typical for a lot of residential and industrial machines of that era was called hammer-tone, or hammered. It seems that there are not many options other than perhaps Rust-Oleum Verde Green (spray can) and Hammerite Mid Green (brush on). Krylon also sells a hammered paint line (spray can), but unfortunately nothing is available in green.

01-27-2020, 05:35 PM	#30
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,406	Re: Allen Syncrograph Model E-316 Looking Info & Parts Ziggster, I have not seen one of these and probably never will, but have enjoyed the information. Thanks for taking us along as you become more familiar with this machine.

01-28-2020, 05:54 AM	#33
Ziggster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 854	Re: Allen Syncrograph Model E-316 Looking Info & Parts After taking a closer look at the VHT wrinkle paint, I realized that wasn't the correct finish. The correct paint finish typical for a lot of residential and industrial machines of that era was called hammer-tone, or hammered. It seems that there are not many options other than perhaps Rust-Oleum Verde Green (spray can) and Hammerite Mid Green (brush on). Krylon also sells a hammered paint line (spray can), but unfortunately nothing is available in green.