Re: Ken's 1937 120 Touring Sedan

Posted by Ken_P On 2016/12/3 17:37:05

Timing adjustment: do you typically follow the service manual (static adjustment) or disconnect the vacuum line and use a timing light for a dynamic adjustment?

I tried the latter, and if my light is to be believed, I am WAY out of time. As in, cannot even see the marks through the little peephole out. I checked the timing with the engine warm and the vacuum advance line disconnected.

I pulled the clutch cover, cleaned off the front of the flywheel and marked the TDC and 4 BTDC marks since I have an HC head.

The problem is, it seems like it runs too well to be that far out of time.

I am stumped, any advice is appreciated.