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Tom Endy · 07-20-2021, 11:06 AM

The front timing cover for a B-engine has the timing pin located about 3\8" before top dead center (BTDC).

The question is:
What does this equate to in the number of degrees BTDC?

Tom Endy

Patrick L. · 07-20-2021, 11:11 AM

I believe its 19º if memory serves.

alexiskai · 07-20-2021, 11:25 AM

19°, according to p. 69 of the Nov. 1932 service bulletins

Ruth · 07-20-2021, 11:32 AM

Good article on The Ford Garage. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/timingcovers.htm

Tom Endy · 07-20-2021, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexiskai

19°, according to p. 69 of the Nov. 1932 service bulletins

Many thanks for the information.

Tom Endy

mercman from oz · 07-20-2021, 05:10 PM

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07-20-2021, 11:06 AM	#1
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Front timing cover The front timing cover for a B-engine has the timing pin located about 3\8" before top dead center (BTDC). The question is: What does this equate to in the number of degrees BTDC? Tom Endy

07-20-2021, 11:11 AM	#2
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Front timing cover I believe its 19º if memory serves.

07-20-2021, 11:32 AM	#4
Ruth Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Glide, Oregon Posts: 1,339	Re: Front timing cover Good article on The Ford Garage. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/timingcovers.htm __________________ Ruth "Sometimes you really DO need to read the whole thread"

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