Need a good timing procedure writeup for my gasser FORD 3000

greymond

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My book does not have the 3000 gas powered timing procedure. Can someone link me to the proper procedure for setting the correct timing (with a timing light) on a 1966 3000 C?
 
Timing mark is on the flywheel.
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Or time it by ear.

Run at wide open throttle, advance distributor to where it runs fastest, then slows, reverse procedure and put in middle.
 
low and behold there are no white marks on the flywheel. TDC is zero and the book calls for 19 degrees BTDC. Looking at it through the hole I assume BTDC is to the right of zero. Looks like it goes up to 30 degrees. SO at 600 to 700 RPM I am timing this thing at 19 degrees BTDC? What about the vacuum line on the dizzy and manifold?
 
would you mind making that a little more clear? Run wide open throttle and rotate until I am at the peak RPM, then drop the throttle to idle? "reverse procedure and put in middle"? Sorry I dont understand.
I would rather not monkey around with a timing light. I am doing this alone and it looks near impossible to move the dizzy, point the light and look whats what.
 

What book are you getting your info from that says to set timing at 19 degrees, how are they saying to set the timing?

In the timing section on the first page "gears" posted (also in my book)
NOTE: Always check ignition timing with the vacuum line disconnected.
On page 69 (no shown)
Basic engine timing (@ 600-650 rpm with vacuum line disconnected)
Ford 2000-3000: set timing at 2 degrees BTDC, + or - 2 degrees
Personally I'd set it at 4 degrees.

Mark the flywheel with caulk, paint marker or finger nail polish.
Disconnect the vacuum line.
Start the engine and set the rpm to 600-650.
Check timing with a timing light.
If adjustment is needed loosen the dist clamp enough that you can turn the dist (not so loose that it moves by it self).
Turn the dist clockwise to advance timing , counterclockwise to retard, it doesn't take much ( turning the dist 1/4" will change timing several degrees).
Check timing again, readjust if necessary.
It may take a few tries but it's not that difficult.
Once timing is set tighten the dist clamp and reconnect the vacuum line.
 
according to a local farmer who has a similar tractor to mine he says he marked his flywheel at 18 degrees BTDC with a white mark. I haven't looked closely at my flywheel without glasses on. are the degree marks from 0 TDC 9 then 18 then 26 and so on? That doesn't seem right.
I also talked to a guy who marks his flywheel at on the 30 mark then throttles his rig at 3000 rpm with the vac advance off then sets it that way. I haven't read anything like that as far as timing.
I wish my book showed a little more info.
The procedure you wrote above makes perfect sense.
 
when looking in the little window to set the timing BTDC is to the right of zero or to the left of zero. Dumb question, I know but this thing is running a little rich. I suspect it is the carb but it could very well be the timing. I may have advanced it a bit much initially.
 

Not dumb, I'm having trouble remembering myself.

Turning the engine in it's normal direction of rotation, any numbers that show before 0 are BTDC

Not all degrees are marked with numbers but there are hash marks between those numbers that represent degrees.
 
got it! Once I settled down, put on my glasses and got a bright LED light on the flywheel I saw the marks. Pretty standard. I can see why the old timer mechanic friend of mine does the 3000rpm set at the 30 mark.
I Just timed it. Cleaned the running up and some of the chop a bit. However, at idle it is running very rich. at about 1000 rpm and up it is perfect. Hate to say it but I think this carb is kaput.
 

Idle it down and try adjusting the idle mixture screw, turning it in will lean down the fuel mixture, it should lean down to a point of dropping the idle down or killing the engine, if not the carb will need rebuilt.

I screw it in until the engine just starts to slow down then back it out 1/4 turn, that's usually gets it pretty close.
 
thats great thanks for that! I am on my way to the muffler shop to have a piece of the downpipe replaced. It has a pretty bad exhaust leak right at the connection to the manifold. Hopefully I'll get this little tractors issues ironed out! One by one I am tackling them thats for sure. I like the progress but my bank account isn't as happy
 
Optimum timing will provide the highest RPM, you will hear the changes as you move it.

Leave the throttle wide open.

If it kicks back on the starter, back it off a little.
 

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