New Day Timer install question

Discuss all things Model T related.
Forum rules
If you need help logging in, or have question about how something works, use the Support forum located here Support Forum
Complete set of Forum Rules Forum Rules

Topic author
MN_Ford_Fan
Posts: 45
Joined: Sat Apr 04, 2020 7:37 pm
First Name: Ryan
Last Name: Uecker
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 Model T Runabout
Location: Hutchinson, MN
Board Member Since: 2019

New Day Timer install question

Post by MN_Ford_Fan » Sat May 23, 2020 11:45 pm

I bought a (new) new day timer from one of the vendors and am working on the install. One question I have is about the black "spacer" washer that was included. I assume this goes between the brush assembly and the timer cover in order to provide some standoff. My question is that this spacer is very thin material, and is not solid but is instead a formed or stamped piece. I can easily deform it when I tighten the timer nut. So, how tight do I tighten the nut? Or is that not where this piece goes?


Erik Johnson
Posts: 850
Joined: Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:25 pm
First Name: Erik
Last Name: Johnson
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Re: New Day Timer install question

Post by Erik Johnson » Sat May 23, 2020 11:58 pm

That ring is the retainer for the pin. The timer currently on your car should also have a retainer.

Install in the following order on the camshaft:

- brush
- pin
- retainer
- nut


Topic author
MN_Ford_Fan
Posts: 45
Joined: Sat Apr 04, 2020 7:37 pm
First Name: Ryan
Last Name: Uecker
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 Model T Runabout
Location: Hutchinson, MN
Board Member Since: 2019

Re: New Day Timer install question

Post by MN_Ford_Fan » Sun May 24, 2020 12:06 am

Thanks Erik, that was also a consideration I had. So that means the brush assembly will rub a little on the cover?

User avatar

Steve Jelf
Posts: 6463
Joined: Fri Jan 04, 2019 9:37 pm
First Name: Steve
Last Name: Jelf
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1923 touring and a few projects
Location: Parkerfield, Kansas
MTFCA Number: 16175
MTFCI Number: 14758
Board Member Since: 2007
Contact:

Re: New Day Timer install question

Post by Steve Jelf » Sun May 24, 2020 12:08 am

IMG_0427 copy.JPG
The only washer I'm aware of is the one that holds the pin in place. You tighten the nut on it all the way. The cover has a space for the nut and retainer. The only part that contacts the cover is the spring-loaded brush.
Last edited by Steve Jelf on Sun May 24, 2020 12:12 am, edited 1 time in total.
The inevitable often happens.
1915 Runabout
1923 Touring


Topic author
MN_Ford_Fan
Posts: 45
Joined: Sat Apr 04, 2020 7:37 pm
First Name: Ryan
Last Name: Uecker
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 Model T Runabout
Location: Hutchinson, MN
Board Member Since: 2019

Re: New Day Timer install question

Post by MN_Ford_Fan » Sun May 24, 2020 12:10 am

Ok, assembled it as Erik said and once squared up with a tight nut, the brush does not rub. Looks good now. Thanks Erik!

Post Reply Previous topicNext topic