What type of Rotor is this?
Timer linkage installation, does the linkage go into the timer from the front with the cotter key toward the block or come in from the back with the cotter key on the radiator side? I am making new linkage that goes under the radiator lower hose. The old linkage that was on it from 50 years ago was too short, so the timer was turned farther to the left and # 1 coil wire had to be where #2 wire would normally be.
Identifying Timer Rotor
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Dennis_Brown
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Norman Kling
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Re: Identifying Timer Rotor
The linkage should be bent so that it goes below the lower hose and then curves up and over the top of the timer. All the rods I have seen have the linkage going behind the timer with the cotter pin in front. The rod must be behind the fan belt.
Norm
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Re: Identifying Timer Rotor
The brush is an aftermarket replacement to replace the roller brush in a roller type timer.
Heres a view of the adjustable linkage I built.
The other end of the rod looks like the original rod.
Heres a view of the adjustable linkage I built.
The other end of the rod looks like the original rod.
- Adjustable timer linkage
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Re: Identifying Timer Rotor
Dennis.. just break out the pennies and order a rod from one of our suppliers..... That brush is not from a Ford comutator, it is an aftermarket with a different interior design. The standard timing comutator setting tool can only be used with a Ford comutator, nothing else. Follow the manufacturers instructions for setting your comutator. ..... Whatever timing rod you use , the length is determined by the comutator for basic timing at full retard lever position.
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Re: Identifying Timer Rotor
It looks like the Splitdorf l, had quite a few they were for the T's
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Dan Hatch
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Re: Identifying Timer Rotor
Here is an NOS ONE.
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Re: Identifying Timer Rotor
Speedy,
Your adjustable linkage looks great. Can you describe the turning feature between the arm and the shaft.
Thanks in advance.
Art Mirtes
Your adjustable linkage looks great. Can you describe the turning feature between the arm and the shaft.
Thanks in advance.
Art Mirtes
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Re: Identifying Timer Rotor
The magic piece is 1/2" round stock turned to fit the spark lever. (like a modern carb linkage fitting)
The rod goes thru the 1/2" body. The rod is locked in place with a square headed set screw.
It that what you wanted to know? Hope that helps.
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Re: Identifying Timer Rotor
Speedy, you answered my question. It looks great.
Thanks
Art Mirtes
Thanks
Art Mirtes