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Paul Howes · 03-07-2019, 02:38 PM

I have a 1931 A with a B engine in it. water pump, distributor, manifold and etc. are all A parts. How do I time the engine?
Florida Paul

Purdy Swoft · 03-07-2019, 02:44 PM

If you are using the model A timing cover and distributor You would time the same as the model A.

Tom Wesenberg · 03-08-2019, 12:57 AM

If you use an A distributor, but the front timing gear cover is B, then move the spark lever to the mid position and use the timing pin as normal.

Patrick L. · 03-08-2019, 08:40 AM

The key is the front cover as the 'B' cover timing pin hole allows for 9º advance. To set the timing to 'A' specs with the 'B' cover the timing lever would have to be set down 4 or 5 clicks and the timing then set.

jhowes · 03-08-2019, 08:48 AM

The car is running great now so pull the distributor cover and watch where the rotor is when the timing pin goes in the cam indent. This will tell you if you have a B or an A timing cover. Then do as the rest have said on here. your brother Jack. your cell still rings BUSY all the time.

jwilliams81 · 03-08-2019, 09:04 AM

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03-07-2019, 02:38 PM	#1
Paul Howes Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: florida Posts: 16	time the engine I have a 1931 A with a B engine in it. water pump, distributor, manifold and etc. are all A parts. How do I time the engine? Florida Paul

03-07-2019, 02:44 PM	#2
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: time the engine If you are using the model A timing cover and distributor You would time the same as the model A.

03-08-2019, 12:57 AM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: time the engine If you use an A distributor, but the front timing gear cover is B, then move the spark lever to the mid position and use the timing pin as normal.

03-08-2019, 08:40 AM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: time the engine The key is the front cover as the 'B' cover timing pin hole allows for 9º advance. To set the timing to 'A' specs with the 'B' cover the timing lever would have to be set down 4 or 5 clicks and the timing then set.

03-08-2019, 08:48 AM	#5
jhowes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: upstate NY near Mass border Posts: 789	Re: time the engine The car is running great now so pull the distributor cover and watch where the rotor is when the timing pin goes in the cam indent. This will tell you if you have a B or an A timing cover. Then do as the rest have said on here. your brother Jack. your cell still rings BUSY all the time.

03-08-2019, 09:04 AM	#6
jwilliams81 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 418	Re: time the engine Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This may help too: http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/timingcovers.htm __________________ 1931 Murray Town Sedan. Black body with Apple Green pin stripe. 1923 Model T Touring with electric start. Low radiator Cincinnati, Ohio