Re: [FWDLK] Flathead 6 questions

[John McCann <jmccann02@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Dan
    I think I can help a couple of ways with your timing problem, if you
have a 12 volt timing light use a 12 volt battery to power the timing light
while the pickup lead is hooked up to your number one wire, it doesn't have
to be the battery in the car you're setting the timing on. Another method I
have used when installing a distributor or points is to set the engine to
the proper timing mark then put the coil wire close to the engine block
leaving an air gap then rotate the distributor  with the ignition on from a
closed point position to the point where the points open, you will see and
hear the spark jump when the points open and can tighten the distributor and
recheck your work by rotating the engine to the timing mark to see if it
sparks at the correct time. Using this method it doesn't really matter if
you are on number one compression stroke or the cylinder that is fourth in
the firing order since the coil fires every time the points open and you are
bypassing the distributor. I hope this is clear to you, if not, e-mail me
and I will try to answer your questions.
    John


 ----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Morton" <morton@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 10:19 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] Flathead 6 questions


> The world's slowest auto mechanic has finally gotten back to the '55
Savoy,
> after having the 230 rebuilt.  I even remember where most of the parts
go...
>
> Q1:  Should I use Hi-Temp permatex on the manifold gaskets, or nothing at
> all?
>
> Q2:  Any "tricks" for setting the timing without a 6 volt timing light?
>
> Q3 doesn't relate to the block at all:  I've gotten driveshaft universal
> boots from Bernbaum's, but he doesn't have the clamps.  The old ones don't
> have clamps either -- anyone know of a good source, or reasonable
> replacement, for these?
>
>         adTHANKSvance
>         Dan
>         '55 Savoy