How does the timing work on a Ford flathead?
How does the timing work on a Ford flathead?
My flatty sems to run cooler in stop and go traffic (idling mostly) with the ignition timing advanced from stock (as shown in link below). Pancake distributor, vacuum brake connected and adjuster screw out all the way. About 17 inches of vacuum at idle.
Where was the distributor on a Ford flathead engine?
These early V8 distributors (used 1942 to 48) were mounted to the front of the flathead engines. They were generally set for timing in a special fixture, but can be set in this way too. Adjust the breaker gap to .014 to .016 inch.
How do you adjust the timing on a Ford distributor?
Make this adjustment by bringing a lobe of the cam under the rubbing block of the breaker arm, then loosen the gap adjusting screws and rotate the adjusting screw. The point sets do not open simultaneously; they must be set separately. Check with a feeler gauge.
What was the size of a 1940 Flathead?
221.0 85 6.20 (C.I. heads) 100 lbs Champion H10 (14mm) 0.025″ 1939 99A 239.4 95 6.30 100 lbs Champion H10 (14mm) 0.025″ 1940 01A 221.0 85 6.20 100 lbs Champion H10 (14mm) 0.025″ 1940 09A 239.4 95 6.30 100 lbs Champion H10 (14mm) 0.025″ 1941 11A 221.0 90 6.20 100 lbs
My flatty sems to run cooler in stop and go traffic (idling mostly) with the ignition timing advanced from stock (as shown in link below). Pancake distributor, vacuum brake connected and adjuster screw out all the way. About 17 inches of vacuum at idle.
These early V8 distributors (used 1942 to 48) were mounted to the front of the flathead engines. They were generally set for timing in a special fixture, but can be set in this way too. Adjust the breaker gap to .014 to .016 inch.
What are the specs for a 1932 flathead V8?
Flathead Tuneup Specs for 1932-48 V8 (221 & 239) 1932 to 48 Tune-Up OEM Specifications 221 and 239 Cubic Inch Flathead V8 Passenger Car
Make this adjustment by bringing a lobe of the cam under the rubbing block of the breaker arm, then loosen the gap adjusting screws and rotate the adjusting screw. The point sets do not open simultaneously; they must be set separately. Check with a feeler gauge.
