Timer problems

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2012: Timer problems
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By mike dixon on Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 10:44 pm:

well, i had the 27 coupe running for a long time today, that is one nice car, my friend, who is a better mechanic than I am, said it is missing, I showed him my book on the car, the book says something about the comentator? is that the same as the timer? also how do I service it? thanks again in advance very nice forum for me here


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jim Thode Chehalis Washington on Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 11:02 pm:

Mike,
Yes the commutator and timer are the same thing.

The service depends on what kind of timer you have. If you pull it and check what kind, I'm sure some here will give you some service tips.

Also if you have not done it maybe other general tune up items could be checked. Spark plugs? Coils properly set? Spark timing and fuel mixture properly set when running?

Jim


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Verne Shirk on Sunday, September 30, 2012 - 08:53 am:

Mike,
As Jim says above, it does depend on the timer you have but an "old timer" in our club told me to keep the timer clean and the car will run better and the timer will last longer. I clean my timer about every 75 to 100 miles. It involves removing the timer (loosening the bolt that holds the arm which holds the timer on and taking out the cotter pin). Once off, a little solvent can be used to clean up the inside of the timer and the roller/flapper. It needs some fresh lubricant. I've experimented around with various lubricants and right now, I'm using 3in1 oil. You may find the inside of the timer is worn scalloped which causes the roller to bounce (causing missing). I think this is due to the timer not being cleaned and lubricated on a regular basis.
Verne


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Zahorik on Sunday, September 30, 2012 - 09:10 am:

I clean my timer frequently also. Not sure of how many miles, but at least once a month, I drive the car a lot. I have an Anderson timer (TipTopTimer aka Frank Fenton) that has serviced my car and me very well. After separating the timer case from the engine, I generally shoot a little carb cleaner in the case and wipe it clean. I use vasoline for lube. After a month or so the vasoline has vaporized all over the inside of the case and the contact wear material is mixed in. Then clean the wiper arm. Most time I do not remove the arm, unless it is suspect. A little vasoline on the contacts and back together. Takes ten minutes. Others have mentioned that there are different kinds and you may have a different timer than I. You just have to be careful of loose parts, a brush and/or spring may pop out, but the procedure is the same, clean it up, make sure the arm, flapper or brush works (moves easily), lube it with something you like and put it back together. While the timer is off, check your wiring. Make sure the insulation is not frayed (shorts will cause problems) and that the nuts that hold the wires to the timer are tight. Repair as needed. Easy right? After a couple times you'll be a pro.


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