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Re: When/Why Did 'Timers' Become 'Distributors'?
Posted to R.P.M. Forum on 9/30/2009 3 Replies

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I was told many years ago that the word "Tune Up" was coined by Henry Ford when the coils had to be adjusted so they all buzzed(arc) at the same pitch.

Might have been ole Henry that called them ti... Login to read more.

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