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Chevmn56 · 11-10-2017, 05:27 PM

Is there a section in Les Andrews Vol 1 that goes over the turning of the steering wheel housing tube to adjust the control rods...been looking for a hour with no luck. I was told to loosen the 3 bolts holding the tube and twist it until the arm in the distributor just hits the housing in the full retard position......not that i dont trust the member just want to read it for myself.

tinkirk · 11-10-2017, 06:00 PM

sounds logical
i know the 30 that i redone was that way when i started on it, the housing was turned to one side a bit but then again the advance arm was bent some also.

duke36 · 11-10-2017, 06:21 PM

Correct as you state plus the flat boss area on the tube above the rods springs should be relatively level. The spark lever rod- to- distributor should also clear the engine block with out bends. There is a page in the Service Bulletins about the distributor body opening for the upper plate lever.

Curtis in MA · 11-10-2017, 06:38 PM

Check out his video, he explains it there.

MickeyT · 11-10-2017, 06:59 PM

So that's the problem! Since replacing my steering gear box I couldn't figure out why the throttle lever and spark advance lever have a much shorter throw than they did before. At least now I know where to start.

Chevmn56 · 11-11-2017, 09:08 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Curtis in MA

Check out his video, he explains it there.

Who's video Chris???????

Curtis in MA · 11-11-2017, 09:22 AM

Les Andrews Model A Timing Part 1 of 2

Curtis in MA · 11-11-2017, 09:23 AM

About the 2:25 mark

SeaSlugs · 11-11-2017, 10:03 AM

Also note that the pile of aftermarket spark rods i had were all slightly different lengths which affects where the tube ends up. Yes the flat part should be relatively level.

11-10-2017, 05:27 PM	#1
Chevmn56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bluffdale, Utah Posts: 101	Control Rod Setup Is there a section in Les Andrews Vol 1 that goes over the turning of the steering wheel housing tube to adjust the control rods...been looking for a hour with no luck. I was told to loosen the 3 bolts holding the tube and twist it until the arm in the distributor just hits the housing in the full retard position......not that i dont trust the member just want to read it for myself.

11-10-2017, 06:00 PM	#2
tinkirk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: SouthWest Michigan Posts: 363	Re: Control Rod Setup sounds logical i know the 30 that i redone was that way when i started on it, the housing was turned to one side a bit but then again the advance arm was bent some also.

11-10-2017, 06:21 PM	#3
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: Control Rod Setup Correct as you state plus the flat boss area on the tube above the rods springs should be relatively level. The spark lever rod- to- distributor should also clear the engine block with out bends. There is a page in the Service Bulletins about the distributor body opening for the upper plate lever.

11-10-2017, 06:38 PM	#4
Curtis in MA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Leicester, MA Posts: 296	Re: Control Rod Setup Check out his video, he explains it there.

11-10-2017, 06:59 PM	#5
MickeyT Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 195	Re: Control Rod Setup So that's the problem! Since replacing my steering gear box I couldn't figure out why the throttle lever and spark advance lever have a much shorter throw than they did before. At least now I know where to start.

11-11-2017, 09:22 AM	#7
Curtis in MA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Leicester, MA Posts: 296	Re: Control Rod Setup Les Andrews Model A Timing Part 1 of 2

11-11-2017, 09:23 AM	#8
Curtis in MA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Leicester, MA Posts: 296	Re: Control Rod Setup About the 2:25 mark

11-11-2017, 10:03 AM	#9
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Control Rod Setup Also note that the pile of aftermarket spark rods i had were all slightly different lengths which affects where the tube ends up. Yes the flat part should be relatively level. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!