Timing issue
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2019 7:21 pm
Dear fellow Model T experts, I need some advice.
After putting in new pistons and valves, I’m having a hard time starting my car. I pulled the plugs and hand turn the motor until the first plug fires. It seem that the piston has traveled to far down at this point.
What am I doing wrong?
I have a mark at TDC, on the crank and it appears to be past the 15.5 degree point.
I have an Anderson timer and it appears to be in working condition.
I adjusted the timing rod to measure 2.5 inches from the rod to the bolt holding the timer on.
When it does start, it has very little power.
George
After putting in new pistons and valves, I’m having a hard time starting my car. I pulled the plugs and hand turn the motor until the first plug fires. It seem that the piston has traveled to far down at this point.
What am I doing wrong?
I have a mark at TDC, on the crank and it appears to be past the 15.5 degree point.
I have an Anderson timer and it appears to be in working condition.
I adjusted the timing rod to measure 2.5 inches from the rod to the bolt holding the timer on.
When it does start, it has very little power.
George