New Product Idea. Distributor Timing Plate Re-Design

[AZDatsun]

I got a prototype on my hands super easy install I would say maybe 15 minutes max and then some time to adjust your timing. Here are some pictures. Overall very impressed heavy duty product and I recommend it! I was easily able to put my timing where ever I wanted it when previously my lockdown screw was at the very end of adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[240260280]

"About Time"

[SteveJ]

1 minute ago, 240260280 said:

"About Time"

It's About Time?

 

[zKars]

Another TV series I had completely forgotten about! 

Clearly “It’s About Time” will be the catch phrase or slogan I’ll use in the marketing materials. Brilliant.

 

[Captain Obvious]

Wow. Steve's ability to dredge up that stuff is amazing.

Probably can't remember what he had for dinner last night..... 

[Duffman]

Wow, that is Gunther Toody (Joe E Ross) from "Car 54 Where Are You?"!!  He and Fred McGynne (Herman Munster on The Munsters) were police partners on that show!  Okay, I digress ...

Edited April 8, 2020 by duffman

[zKars]

So today, (Happy Easter by the way!) I was googling images of Datsun 510 idler arms (don't ask....) and what should I spy with my little eye while perusing the images?

https://www.californiadatsun.com/distributors-and-parts/datsun-240z-280z-510-620-e1280-electronic-distributor-timing-plate-bracket-mount.html

Seems I am late to the market. Now what the $)(*$&% do I do?  And of all the people to do it first.....

[Av8ferg]

Well they are a little different. That one is to convert from points to electronic ignition because you would otherwise have no adjustment base. Yours is an advanced timing plate. I doubt there is a patent so you should be good to go.




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[zKars]

On 4/7/2020 at 6:45 PM, AZDatsun said:

I got a prototype on my hands super easy install I would say maybe 15 minutes max and then some time to adjust your timing. Here are some pictures. Overall very impressed heavy duty product and I recommend it! I was easily able to put my timing where ever I wanted it when previously my lockdown screw was at the very end of adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wanted to be sure I thanked you for the kind words and positive report on my little gadget. Glad to hear it suited the purpose.

[Mike]

Just a quick idea, during the CNC machining, can they grind a small "D" on the bottom?  I know it's been suggested, but, the idea is to use a small bit and only penetrate part-way through the thickness of the metal.  If you do it during the machining, you won't need to write or paint it on the product.

[siteunseen]

Reminds me of waking up from surgery with an "X" on my good ankle.  Kind of scared me.

[zKars]

3 hours ago, Mike said:

Just a quick idea, during the CNC machining, can they grind a small "D" on the bottom?  I know it's been suggested, but, the idea is to use a small bit and only penetrate part-way through the thickness of the metal.  If you do it during the machining, you won't need to write or paint it on the product.

Unfortunately, being laser cut, they can’t do anything but cut right through. I asked. Same with water jet and plasma. I’ll call around and see if any engraving places are desperate for business.