Case 530 159 gas timing mark

[Jack Murray]

I've been working on replacing the distributor in the 159 gas motor, the old one was shot.
I modified a 70 Dodge distributor, and use Ford electronic ignition parts do make a distributorless coil-on-plug ignition.

I'm trying to determine where the timing mark is located. I see nothing. There is the pump shaft that comes out the front I can use, but it has no marks on it. I used a wire in the plug hole to get the number 1 cylinder at the top, but exactly at the top is impossible using that method. I need to confirm the initial and 30-degree total timing. Any help appreciated.

 

[Case Nutty 1660]

as sitting on the tractor the timing hole is on the lower rh side of the bell housing degree marks are on the flywheel

 

[Joe Young]

Jack

As Case Nutty said, the timing hole is on the right, lower side of the bell housing.... See first pic.

If your flywheel has just two marks (TDC & IGN) then you won't need the following chart. If it has graduated marks then set your static timing based your rated engine speed. 3 to 4 degrees is your setting unless it is an LP setup. See chart below

 

[JGarner]

Joe, where was this chart? I don't remember seeing it in my ops manual or gas engine service manual.

Jim

 

[Joe Young]

Hey Jim

The chart is from my 430/530 factory service manual. - Joe