[AT] Governor Timing

[Ben Wagner]

Yes, I have the original owner's manual and parts manual.  Unfortunately, I don't have the Jensales, I&T etc manuals that could come in handy. That might be a good investment.  

Is there a way to adjust timing without taking the timing gear cover off?  I am really hoping to not have to take it off, since to do that on my Super A I would have to remove the front axle AND put the tractor on a heavy duty jack.  

Thanks,
Ben Wagner

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Ben,

Yes, timing is necessary.  I think the Magneto/Governor connects to the
Crankshaft via a single gear, the Camshaft Gear.  There should be two
punch marks between two of the teeth on the Magneto/Governor Gear (33
teeth).  On the Camshaft Gear (66 teeth) there should be a tooth with two
punch marks on it.  You say you didn't notice any marks -- Maybe some
steel wool will uncover them.

I don't recall you saying in previous posts - do you have some good manuals?

Dudley



> > Hello,
> >
> > Here's another question for everyone on the list.  Maybe someone
> > familiar with a Farmall A series model could help.
> >
> > The magneto runs off the governor, and the governor connects to the
> > crankshaft via a couple gears.  Does the governor have timing marks on
> > it because it runs the magneto?  I don't notice any marks, and I have
> > already removed the governor.   I would think it would need to be
> > timed... but I'm not sure.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Ben Wagner
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