Identify a Distributor Upgrade?
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Identify a Distributor Upgrade?
It was suggested I upgrade to a 57 and up Distributor to increase the performance of my 1955, 239 CID V8 Y-Block, I think I have found one, can anybody help me confirm if this distributor is indeed 57 or later. Identifying markings are: FEK 12127 B2 H 783 Fomoco, Thx. David
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That happens to be one of the best of the era. It is a 57-9 prodution that uses a ball bearing breaker plate, the only years offered.
OTOH you can go to Advance Auto or NAPA and get a later design with O ring seal for around $55.
OTOH you can go to Advance Auto or NAPA and get a later design with O ring seal for around $55.
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Options... Thats what I like!
Originally Posted by 286merc
That happens to be one of the best of the era. It is a 57-9 prodution that uses a ball bearing breaker plate, the only years offered.
OTOH you can go to Advance Auto or NAPA and get a later design with O ring seal for around $55.
OTOH you can go to Advance Auto or NAPA and get a later design with O ring seal for around $55.
Does the one at NAPA you're referring to also have the bearings? Is that a rebuilt unit?
Thx. 286Merc for all your help over the last year of posts. If only there were one of you @ the Tractor Forum where I spend the rest of my time.
David
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Originally Posted by 46yblock
David, what tractor forum are you tuning in on? I could use help to keep my Ford model 600 in form, as it is my work horse. Mike
David
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David, the O ring style came out as a Ford replacement item in 65 and is similar to the SBF style. It makes pulling the dizzy a whole lot easier and prevents seizing. Plus you dont end up with the usual shaft slop of an original from Ebay, etc.
The plate is the bushing style and I doubt if it will be a problem given the use it will be seeing; that is not the major wear point anyway.
The ones I buy at Advance are in a Cardone box, I really dont know if they are rebuilts but they certainly look new, comes with points and condenser. Cardone is a huge supplier of ignitions of all makes.
BTW, I sometimes visit that tractor forum, I have a Ford 2000 that I'll get around to one of these days. Had a big 63 International also, forget the model but sold that.
The plate is the bushing style and I doubt if it will be a problem given the use it will be seeing; that is not the major wear point anyway.
The ones I buy at Advance are in a Cardone box, I really dont know if they are rebuilts but they certainly look new, comes with points and condenser. Cardone is a huge supplier of ignitions of all makes.
BTW, I sometimes visit that tractor forum, I have a Ford 2000 that I'll get around to one of these days. Had a big 63 International also, forget the model but sold that.
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Good Lord, thats a deal compared to the one going on E-bay rite now currently bid to $165.00. Just proves again you can do this hobby smart with a little help, or just go Craaa...zy throwin money around.
I've go a 1945 John Deere 12A Pull Type PTO driven Combine, a realization of a 15 Yr. dream, now that eccentric. Looking at a 49 Oliver rite now as a companion, if I can make the money work. Fortunatly I have sweet intact old Ford I could sell to pull it off. We'll see. I've really got my iron's in too many fires.
Thx. again David
I've go a 1945 John Deere 12A Pull Type PTO driven Combine, a realization of a 15 Yr. dream, now that eccentric. Looking at a 49 Oliver rite now as a companion, if I can make the money work. Fortunatly I have sweet intact old Ford I could sell to pull it off. We'll see. I've really got my iron's in too many fires.
Thx. again David
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David,
I am also into Olivers as well as Ford trucks (and Internationals!) & can give you some info & sources there too if needed. Like you said, too many irons, too little time. Here's what my wife says about it all:
Mike
I am also into Olivers as well as Ford trucks (and Internationals!) & can give you some info & sources there too if needed. Like you said, too many irons, too little time. Here's what my wife says about it all:
Mike
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Oop's pulled a thread!
Originally Posted by Homespun91
David,
I am also into Olivers as well as Ford trucks (and Internationals!) & can give you some info & sources there too if needed. Like you said, too many irons, too little time. Here's what my wife says about it all:
Mike
I am also into Olivers as well as Ford trucks (and Internationals!) & can give you some info & sources there too if needed. Like you said, too many irons, too little time. Here's what my wife says about it all:
Mike
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