TEA Ignition Timing

I wont to check my ignition timing on what i think is a 1949 TEA 20.

I have checked the archives and note that there is a big difference in the points gap between a TO and TEA (22 THOU TO 15 THOU).

Before I do anything I just want to check that I have the right beast ie a TEA.

I cant read the ID tag under the steering wheel all I can dicipher is 295.

The Eng NO. is S56920E
The oil filter is at the left front and is inclined at around 15 degrees.

Can anyone confirm that it is a TEA and that the points gap should be 15 thou ???

Enjoy this site I check it everyday.

Thanks for your help

Ross

• Electrical Information TEA20...click here

You have the Standard engine, so it is extremely probable that you have a TE type tractor, though whether it is a TEA, TEC, TED, TEE, or what is harder to tell without more info. TEA should be a petrol only engine - unless it was given a later TVO conversion - in which case you cannot tell if it was always a TED - if you see what I mean.

Your oil filter is inclined, so it is a later engine - mine is vertical and is an early type.

Go for 15 thou and see how it runs.

Thanks for your help

Dick, Sonoma

I certainly had a Ford Popular from 1955 that was 6V positive ground.

Quite a few of the early 6V tractors have been converted to 12V to allow better lighting, and starting, although the 6V system will start just fine if properly maintained.

Another factor over here is that 6V batteries now cost over 80 pounds new - and you can get a new 12V one for about 25 pounds - now you can call us Brits cheap, but we prefer to think of it as just being careful, ha, ha.