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In Les Andrews Book it states that if the rotor is not turning to replace the timing gear. Can an average person replace it. Does it require special tools since there is a spring. Before I go through this, is there anything else that would cause the rotor not to turn. The can turns over and the 6 volts goes to the points.
You better hope that it is the timing gear. They are fiber and do strip. If it is not that, then it is in the gear on the cam. A much bigger job.
When you turn over the engine with the starter, it should spin pretty good since the valves are not working and there will be almost no compression.
To replace the timing gear is not a real big job. Don't worry about the spring, it is low in force and will not cause a problem.
Pull the timing gear cover off and take a look. You will need new gaskets when you put it back together.
Good luck
jack
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jack bahm
Expertise
Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.
Experience
Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.
Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack
Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com
"Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010
Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm
Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.
Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.
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