The Ford Barn

Sixseven · 04-08-2014, 01:31 PM

Can anybody tell me anything about this machine? I think it is used for timing and possibly even for more engine tuning functions. I saw one the other day and wondered what exactly it was and if they are worth their weight and storage space for use in a home shop.

jimTN · 04-08-2014, 04:03 PM

Ford originally used Heyer machines then went to a machine with the Ford name on it. Those used air to drive the distributor works. If the machine is functional, it is well worth having.

Sixseven · 04-08-2014, 07:56 PM

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I'm just not getting anything on a search looking at Heyer or Ford strobomatic. Would there be another name for it?

All I get is info on vintage camera flash mechanisms.

04-08-2014, 01:31 PM	#1
Sixseven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 482	Ford Stobomatic Can anybody tell me anything about this machine? I think it is used for timing and possibly even for more engine tuning functions. I saw one the other day and wondered what exactly it was and if they are worth their weight and storage space for use in a home shop.

04-08-2014, 04:03 PM	#2
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,508	Re: Ford Stobomatic Ford originally used Heyer machines then went to a machine with the Ford name on it. Those used air to drive the distributor works. If the machine is functional, it is well worth having.

04-08-2014, 07:56 PM	#3
Sixseven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 482	Re: Ford Stobomatic Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'm just not getting anything on a search looking at Heyer or Ford strobomatic. Would there be another name for it? All I get is info on vintage camera flash mechanisms.