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Leatherback 57 · 01-03-2018, 10:09 PM

My 15 touring came with a New Day timer.Found a broken spring on brush causing it to missfire. Repaired with a ball point pen spring and has been working fine. In replacing unit is a New Day a good unit or is there a better unit that is reliable. I want to carry spare assy.

Dodge · 01-04-2018, 01:15 AM

You can get the internal pieces from snyders, but I don’t think new ones are made any more. Our family has been using them for almost 70 yrs and think they are the best ones to have.
I have bought used spares from eBay and remachined them.
IMO

dumb person · 01-04-2018, 01:54 AM

New day timers are pretty good, so if you find a replacement one, you may wont to consider it.

29spcoupe · 01-04-2018, 06:26 AM

The Anderson Timer is also excellent. They tend to run slightly more advanced than the New Day, so you may have to re-bend the timing rod.

fordwife · 01-04-2018, 01:31 PM

I agree. New Day is the best. I too pick them up at swap meets when I can find them. The old roller types are prone to wear.

jboggess · 01-04-2018, 04:40 PM

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The roller type of timers work pretty good as well.

Leatherback 57 · 01-04-2018, 05:40 PM

Thanks everyone.I'll keep my eyes open for the old originals heard they are harder material and won't wear down as easy.

29spcoupe · 01-04-2018, 07:01 PM

The Anderson timer does not have a roller. It has a 'flapper'. Much better than the original Ford with the roller.

stevests · 01-04-2018, 09:50 PM

A fellow/friend in Spokane, WA has produced a very nice copy of the New Day Timer - just installed one our '19 Centerdoor but due to weather conditions haven't got to take her out to try it out yet !

stevests · 01-04-2018, 09:51 PM

Not the Snyder's repro - the good one is from Tip Top Timers in Spokane, WA, I believe.

Will N · 01-05-2018, 12:17 PM

It is important with the original roller style timer to align the front cover with the cam shaft. There are tools available to do that. If you don't, the roller will not spin concentrically, and will chew into the insulation. I've been there. The new day style would seem less prone to this if the cover is out of alignment.

01-03-2018, 10:09 PM	#1
Leatherback 57 Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Gilroy California Posts: 42	Timers My 15 touring came with a New Day timer.Found a broken spring on brush causing it to missfire. Repaired with a ball point pen spring and has been working fine. In replacing unit is a New Day a good unit or is there a better unit that is reliable. I want to carry spare assy.

01-04-2018, 01:15 AM	#2
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,495	Re: Timers You can get the internal pieces from snyders, but I don’t think new ones are made any more. Our family has been using them for almost 70 yrs and think they are the best ones to have. I have bought used spares from eBay and remachined them. IMO

01-04-2018, 01:54 AM	#3
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: Timers New day timers are pretty good, so if you find a replacement one, you may wont to consider it. __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable

01-04-2018, 06:26 AM	#4
29spcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rhinebeck, NY Posts: 761	Re: Timers The Anderson Timer is also excellent. They tend to run slightly more advanced than the New Day, so you may have to re-bend the timing rod.

01-04-2018, 01:31 PM	#5
fordwife Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 287	Re: Timers I agree. New Day is the best. I too pick them up at swap meets when I can find them. The old roller types are prone to wear.

01-04-2018, 04:40 PM	#6
jboggess Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 112	Re: Timers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The roller type of timers work pretty good as well.

01-04-2018, 05:40 PM	#7
Leatherback 57 Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Gilroy California Posts: 42	Re: Timers Thanks everyone.I'll keep my eyes open for the old originals heard they are harder material and won't wear down as easy.

01-04-2018, 07:01 PM	#8
29spcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rhinebeck, NY Posts: 761	Re: Timers The Anderson timer does not have a roller. It has a 'flapper'. Much better than the original Ford with the roller.

01-04-2018, 09:50 PM	#9
stevests Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longbranch, Washington Posts: 513	Re: Timers A fellow/friend in Spokane, WA has produced a very nice copy of the New Day Timer - just installed one our '19 Centerdoor but due to weather conditions haven't got to take her out to try it out yet !

01-04-2018, 09:51 PM	#10
stevests Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longbranch, Washington Posts: 513	Re: Timers Not the Snyder's repro - the good one is from Tip Top Timers in Spokane, WA, I believe.

01-05-2018, 12:17 PM	#11
Will N Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,100	Re: Timers It is important with the original roller style timer to align the front cover with the cam shaft. There are tools available to do that. If you don't, the roller will not spin concentrically, and will chew into the insulation. I've been there. The new day style would seem less prone to this if the cover is out of alignment.