The Ford Barn

jimTN · 03-30-2018, 01:32 PM

Does anyone have a copy of the instruction sheet they could post or send me for this timing device? The one I have is for the early distributors.

Hoop · 03-30-2018, 01:59 PM

Is this it? Instructions are included in the link.

https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/...=1999.0150.001

jimTN · 03-30-2018, 04:08 PM

Hoop, that is the rig but not the instruction sheet. That info is printed on the device itself. There is more to the instructions than what is printed on the face. I went back into previous postings looking for the same info and so far does not seem like it has surfaced.

Hoop · 03-30-2018, 04:52 PM

Jim, the problem with distributor timing fixtures/tools is that so often the user does not understand how the distributor works ... not saying you, but usually.

The instructions on the device explain its operation. However, if you know what you are trying to do, you wouldn't need instructions at all. For example, hammers do not come with instructions ... but if they did, they'd be 3 pages long.

For the Tasco, set both sets of points at .014. Set the pointer on an 8 mark. Move the sliding index on the side of the distributor until the light just goes out. That is the LH points opening and firing the plug.

This sets the dwell and the initial advance. They give the additional step of the light coming back on within the white block. That confirms that the RH points are closing and initiating the proper dwell period which means the light stays lit until the next 8 mark. If the light comes on outside the block, fiddle with the RH points until it does. (RH/LH is as distributor installed viewed from sitting in the front seat.)

Worst instructions are the KR Wilson ... they take 3 steps and condense them into 47. Don't need no stinking instructions.

Really simple stuff that is treated like alchemy.

fryguy · 05-08-2018, 10:40 AM

Thanks for the explanation hoop. I was staring at my tasco device today. Most of the face of the device is rubbed off but I do see most of the 8's

Fryguy

Hoop · 05-08-2018, 11:07 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

You only need one 8 mark. Unless you have wear/problems, when set at one mark the points should break the same at all 8 marks. Should be easy to remark the worn marks for double-checking.

fordscript · 05-10-2018, 04:33 AM

I have a WASCO timing fixture. But there is no instructions with it. Any of you fellows had any experience with one of these. I guess it will be simple enough, once you know how...

03-30-2018, 01:32 PM	#1
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,508	TASCO timing device for Ford V8 Does anyone have a copy of the instruction sheet they could post or send me for this timing device? The one I have is for the early distributors.

03-30-2018, 01:59 PM	#2
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: TASCO timing device for Ford V8 Is this it? Instructions are included in the link. https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/...=1999.0150.001 __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average."

03-30-2018, 04:08 PM	#3
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,508	Re: TASCO timing device for Ford V8 Hoop, that is the rig but not the instruction sheet. That info is printed on the device itself. There is more to the instructions than what is printed on the face. I went back into previous postings looking for the same info and so far does not seem like it has surfaced.

03-30-2018, 04:52 PM	#4
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: TASCO timing device for Ford V8 Jim, the problem with distributor timing fixtures/tools is that so often the user does not understand how the distributor works ... not saying you, but usually. The instructions on the device explain its operation. However, if you know what you are trying to do, you wouldn't need instructions at all. For example, hammers do not come with instructions ... but if they did, they'd be 3 pages long. For the Tasco, set both sets of points at .014. Set the pointer on an 8 mark. Move the sliding index on the side of the distributor until the light just goes out. That is the LH points opening and firing the plug. This sets the dwell and the initial advance. They give the additional step of the light coming back on within the white block. That confirms that the RH points are closing and initiating the proper dwell period which means the light stays lit until the next 8 mark. If the light comes on outside the block, fiddle with the RH points until it does. (RH/LH is as distributor installed viewed from sitting in the front seat.) Worst instructions are the KR Wilson ... they take 3 steps and condense them into 47. Don't need no stinking instructions. Really simple stuff that is treated like alchemy. __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average." Last edited by Hoop; 03-30-2018 at 05:19 PM. Reason: clarity

05-08-2018, 10:40 AM	#5
fryguy Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coventry, Pa Posts: 52	Re: TASCO timing device for Ford V8 Thanks for the explanation hoop. I was staring at my tasco device today. Most of the face of the device is rubbed off but I do see most of the 8's Fryguy

05-08-2018, 11:07 AM	#6
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: TASCO timing device for Ford V8 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You only need one 8 mark. Unless you have wear/problems, when set at one mark the points should break the same at all 8 marks. Should be easy to remark the worn marks for double-checking. __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average."