[Ford-ferguson] Static timing a TO35

[David Hoelzeman]

Unless I'm missing what you mean by static timing I've had success with 
the following:

1) Set crank so timing marks are lined up for the correct setting.

2) Verify if #1 is on compression stroke or exhaust.

3) Loosen distributor and rotate housing until the points are just about 
to open.  Tighten distributor.

4) Install rotor and note which cap tower it points to.

5) If #1 is on compression stroke attach #1 plug wire to the tower noted 
in (4).  If #1 is on exhaust stroke attach #4 plug wire.  Attach rest of 
wires per firing order.

Every time I've used this I've either been spot on or a degree or two 
off the mark.  But that's been on my trucks, haven't had to do this on 
my TO-20 yet (don't have a TO-35) so am unaware if there are any 
variances that have to be dealt with.

David
'51 TO-20


Tommy Wise wrote:
> Anybody have any tips for static timing a '55 TO35 with continental gas engine.
>  
> Thanks,
>  
> Tommy C. Wise