Boesch Distributor

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2013: Boesch Distributor
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Eddy Lee Emerson on Saturday, December 07, 2013 - 02:49 pm:

I am in the process of installing a vintage Boesch distributor on my speedster. Does it need to have a bell crank installed in the timing rod? If not, what do I need to do to make it work properly? I have considered turning over the arm on the end of the spark rod, so that it would move in the opposite direction. Thanks, Ed


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Andre Valkenaers on Saturday, December 07, 2013 - 03:25 pm:

Eddy,
this is what I made for it.

Andre
Belgium


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Gregush Portland Oregon on Saturday, December 07, 2013 - 03:57 pm:

As there are several types of Bosch distributors we would need to know which one you are using. Generally the clip on that has the hole for the timing rod just needs a rod running from the steering column to the distributor.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By James A. Golden on Saturday, December 07, 2013 - 04:50 pm:

The important question to ask is, "does the rotor turn clockwise or counter-clockwise?"

When you pull the spark lever down on a Model T, you cause the spark to happen earlier, as the timing gear is turning counter clockwise, looking from the front.

That is also true for a distributor, if the rotor turns counter-clockwise looking down from the top.

If the distributor turns clockwise, looking down from the top, you would have to reverse the spark lever action with the toggle device shown above.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Eddy Lee Emerson on Saturday, December 07, 2013 - 07:47 pm:

Thanks all for your help. My distributor turns counter clockwise so I guess I don't need a bell crank to make it work properly. This is what I needed to know, so thanks again. Ed


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