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Timing on a 1956,TO 35

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cj315

05-26-2007 10:03:43




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How do you set the timing on a Ferguson TO35? It is a 1956 model.




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T

05-27-2007 07:23:07




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 Re: Timing on a 1956,TO 35 in reply to cj315, 05-26-2007 10:03:43  
Is yours orinal beige color? Or has it been painted red or gray? Post a pic if you can, I have a 56 that I restored and painted beige. Terry



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Lance J.

05-27-2007 06:19:18




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 Re: Timing on a 1956,TO 35 in reply to cj315, 05-26-2007 10:03:43  
Are you timing your tractor to solve a problem, or just as a maintenance item? My 1955 TO-35 had a pronounced sputter at idle, I retimed it and found the ignition was retarded by a few degrees. After resetting the timing, most of the sputter stopped and the tractor seems to have a little more power.



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phil(va)

05-27-2007 05:33:47




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 Re: Timing on a 1956,TO 35 in reply to cj315, 05-26-2007 10:03:43  
If you have a timing light, you can aim the light thru the small round hold in the bellhousing, which may be covered by a plug or cover which can be removed. If your tractor is 6 volts, it helps to hook the light to a 12 volt battery, but not essential. Number one wire is the front cylinder closest to the radiator. You need a manual for the proper setting and explanation. You loosen and adjust the distributor just as you do for a car. Or you can static time it, as the manual explains and another post suggests.

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Jerry/MT

05-26-2007 16:27:46




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 Re: Timing on a 1956,TO 35 in reply to cj315, 05-26-2007 10:03:43  
Do you have a timing light and a dwell/tach?



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cj315

05-26-2007 18:20:15




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 Re: Timing on a 1956,TO 35 in reply to Jerry/MT, 05-26-2007 16:27:46  
I have access to a timing light and dwell/tach



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Jerry/MT

05-27-2007 13:57:35




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 Re: Timing on a 1956,TO 35 in reply to cj315, 05-26-2007 18:20:15  
Preumably you are near to the correct timing point. Am I correct in that assumption? If so, hook the timing light and dwell tachup per the manufacture's instructions. Start the tractor and let it warm up. Set the throttle at low idle and check the speed. You'll need to adjust to the specification if it is not correct.

Shine the timing light on the hole below the starter and read the timing mark. If the timing is not per spec, loosen the distributor just enough to be able to turn it by hand. Since the distributor rotates counter clockwise, if your timing is too late, rotate the distributor clockwise to advance the timing; counter clockwise to retard the timing. Do this till you have the correct timing and then tighten the distributor back down.
Then check the functioning of the advance mechanism by moving the throttle to increase the rpm and note that the timing advances. If you have the specs for the advance curve, you can set several rpm's and check that the advance is correct. I would just check the max advance by going to the speed point in the spec where the advance is a maximum.if the advance isn't functioning or is under or overadvancing, the distributor needs to be recurved and that should be done by an auto electric shop.

If anything isn't clear, get back to the forum.

Hope this helps you.

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Jerry/MT

05-27-2007 13:57:20




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 Re: Timing on a 1956,TO 35 in reply to cj315, 05-26-2007 18:20:15  
Preumably you are near to the correct timing point. Am I correct in that assumption? If so, hook the timing light and dwell tachup per the manufacture's instructions. Start the tractor and let it warm up. Set the throttle at low idle and check the speed. You'll need to adjust to the specification if it is not correct.

Shine the timing light on the hole below the starter and read the timing mark. If the timing is not per spec, loosen the distributor just enough to be able to turn it by hand. Since the distributor rotates counter clockwise, if your timing is too late, rotate the distributor clockwise to advance the timing; counter clockwise to retard the timing. Do this till you have the correct timing and then tighten the distributor back down.
Then check the functioning of the advance mechanism by moving the throttle to increase the rpm and note that the timing advances. If you have the specs for the advance curve, you can set several rpm's and check that the advance is correct. I would just check the max advance by going to the speed point in the spec where the advance is a maximum.if the advance isn't functioning or is under or overadvancing, the distributor needs to be recurved and that should be done by an auto electric shop.

If anything isn't clear, get back to the forum.

Hope this helps you.

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cj315

05-26-2007 10:07:35




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 Re: Timing on a 1956,TO 35 in reply to cj315, 05-26-2007 10:03:43  
It has a Z134 engine



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steveormary

05-26-2007 18:27:51




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 Re: Timing on a 1956,TO 35 in reply to cj315, 05-26-2007 10:07:35  
cj315

Time your engine by the book. Have a friend who knows about engines help you.I used the I&T FE 2 manual. And had good help.

Good Luck. Have fun.
steveormary



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