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Ian NZ · 03-02-2015, 09:02 PM

I have removed the remains of a wick in the oil reservoir of my 1932- V8 distributor it is 5/32 inch diameter by 6 inch long, what can I replace it with? I would probably get away with it being exactly 3/16 inches in diameter.
It is coiled around inside the reservoir.

Bruce Lancaster · 03-02-2015, 09:05 PM

Look around for wicking material for kerosene lamps...out there in numerous forms and sizes, string and flat forms. Try typing lamp wick into Amazon as a first shot.

OHV DeLuxe · 03-03-2015, 11:39 AM

This works.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FELT-WICK-1-.../290897680606?

Ian NZ · 03-03-2015, 03:33 PM

You have to be careful about the thickness of the wick as fits into a grove behind the bush and sits behind the shaft, if you have it too tight it will not pass the oil.

woodiewagon46 · 03-03-2015, 06:18 PM

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Joblot Automotive, PN 40-12141, 1932/1941, distributor wick, $.50 ea.

03-02-2015, 09:02 PM	#1
Ian NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 922	1932 Ford V8 distributor wick. I have removed the remains of a wick in the oil reservoir of my 1932- V8 distributor it is 5/32 inch diameter by 6 inch long, what can I replace it with? I would probably get away with it being exactly 3/16 inches in diameter. It is coiled around inside the reservoir.

03-02-2015, 09:05 PM	#2
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: 1932 Ford V8 distributor wick. Look around for wicking material for kerosene lamps...out there in numerous forms and sizes, string and flat forms. Try typing lamp wick into Amazon as a first shot.

03-03-2015, 11:39 AM	#3
OHV DeLuxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norway Posts: 298	Re: 1932 Ford V8 distributor wick. This works. http://www.ebay.com/itm/FELT-WICK-1-.../290897680606?

03-03-2015, 03:33 PM	#4
Ian NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 922	Re: 1932 Ford V8 distributor wick. You have to be careful about the thickness of the wick as fits into a grove behind the bush and sits behind the shaft, if you have it too tight it will not pass the oil.

03-03-2015, 06:18 PM	#5
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: 1932 Ford V8 distributor wick. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Joblot Automotive, PN 40-12141, 1932/1941, distributor wick, $.50 ea.