Timing Cover Alignment Tool for 1912

Distagon2 · Post by **Distagon2** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 9:43 am

I am planning to change out the front timing cover on my 1912 to allow use of a "standard' timer versus the setup with an integrated oil spout. That takes me to needing an alignment tool. I have the tool for the later cars but the 1912 cover is different and requires a larger alignment tool that works by aligning the outer edges where the timer itself rides with the camshaft. I borrowed one years ago from Ken Jones and I believe it was an original tool. I looked at what the vendors offer and they all appear to be for later cars. Anyone know where I can find one, or have one I can borrow?

Distagon2 · Post by **Distagon2** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 9:49 am

Hmmm, this might be the ticket: https://www.ebay.com/itm/225245735685

Post by **TWrenn** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 10:19 am

One of the guys on here makes em and sells em. I got one but I forgot his name. It was either Dan Treace or Dan Hatch.

Post by **RajoRacer** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 11:09 am

Gene French produces the full size version.

Post by **TWrenn** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 11:16 am

Yeah!! That's who I got it from!

Distagon2 · Post by **Distagon2** » Fri Jan 06, 2023 10:32 pm

Anyone have contact info for Gene French. I have found emailing and messaging through this site doesn't seem to work for me.

Post by **JTT3** » Sat Jan 07, 2023 12:46 am

It was in the eBay link.

Ralph F · Post by **Ralph F** » Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:44 am

Just curious as to why a later timer alignment tool wouldn’t work?
Ralph

Distagon2 · Post by **Distagon2** » Sat Jan 07, 2023 8:57 am

The reason the later alignment tool won't work is because the area around the camshaft seal is different on the early cars than the later ones. If I can get some pictures together it would show it clearly.

I ordered one from the ebay link I already posted. Doh! It appears that is Gene French.......I ultimately get in focus!

Post by **Gene_French** » Sat Jan 07, 2023 9:58 am

Gregory:
your centering gage is on it's way ... sent priority mail yeaterday ...thank you Gene French

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