Classic/Antique Car Repair/Timing Settings

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Expert: - 9/18/2009


Question
I am restoring a 1930 Ford Model A.  I need the valve adjustments, timing, and the points gap.  Can you help with this or let me know where I can get a book (shops manual)

Answer
Are you in luck.  For about $35 there is a wonderful mechanics handbook for Model A's.  We all have it and use it.  get it from MARC, or any of the parts suppliers, such as Snyders, Bratton's etc. It is a red book called: Model A Ford Mechanic Handbook.  I don't recommend the Green book.  I think it is volume two.
Let me know if you need any more info.
jack

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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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