Timing the Model A engine

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Then the timing Pin is inserted through hole on front side of timing gear cover and engine turned by crank until pin falls into recess on face of gear.
 
Then the timing Pin is inserted through hole on front side of timing gear cover and engine turned by crank until pin falls into recess on face of gear.
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*Remove a spark plug strap at the plug. Look closely for spark from the distributor to the plug. If there is no spark, the problem is from the distributor back.
 
*Remove a spark plug strap at the plug. Look closely for spark from the distributor to the plug. If there is no spark, the problem is from the distributor back.
 
*Remove the ignition cable from the distributor. (This may be difficult if you have a hold-down clamp on the armored cable to the head of the engine.) Turn on the key, then rub the button on the end of the cable on a head bolt. A spark should occur. If not, you have trouble with the ignition switch.
 
*Remove the ignition cable from the distributor. (This may be difficult if you have a hold-down clamp on the armored cable to the head of the engine.) Turn on the key, then rub the button on the end of the cable on a head bolt. A spark should occur. If not, you have trouble with the ignition switch.
 
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