The Ford Barn

4tfred · 02-06-2014, 04:38 PM

From having collected spare parts here & there from old junker motors, i am in the process of cleaning up and getting rid of some items.
So, can you help to identify what year this distributor is?

At the top is a "3"--at the bottom is 35513. Near the bottom bolt hole is stamped "LOMAC"

The main shaft appears to be tight.

What might be a fair value of this item?

Thank you, Fred

42merc · 02-06-2014, 04:41 PM

The distributor pictured fits '42-'48.
It's worth what someone will pay.

Bruce Lancaster · 02-06-2014, 04:49 PM

As assembled it is a 1942 or perhaps wartime distributor, though it could be any '42-8 with 1942 clips. The S logo I think indicates that it was originally made by Standard ignition...there were several suppliers. The long cast number does not relate to Ford and is presumably from some internal number system relating to the supplier. Any stamped stuff probably indicates a rebuilder.

ken ct · 02-06-2014, 05:51 PM

All posts are correct. Clips indicate 42 but can be used with a bail change can be used on 46-48. ken ct.

Binx · 02-06-2014, 07:02 PM

Looks pretty good. I'd give it 6 out of 10 stars for used and you'll get $40-60 for it on Ebay if you drop it in when there is a lull on decent crabs. If you have a the timing cover, it will probably go for $60 right now on ebay.

Lonnie

Fred A · 02-06-2014, 11:48 PM

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Ten bucks seems to be the common price around here in varying condition. I do go to a bunch of swaps. Any more than ten and I won't even slow down. Already have to stop buying them for fear of hoarding. Still is my preferred dist.. Ebay only tells me what premium guys will pay for convenience. Good Luck: Fred A

ken ct · 02-07-2014, 01:50 AM

At $10 a pop I would buy all the guy had. ken ct. OMO

02-06-2014, 04:41 PM	#2
42merc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buchanan, MI Posts: 676	Re: What Crab distributor do I have here? The distributor pictured fits '42-'48. It's worth what someone will pay.

02-06-2014, 04:49 PM	#3
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: What Crab distributor do I have here? As assembled it is a 1942 or perhaps wartime distributor, though it could be any '42-8 with 1942 clips. The S logo I think indicates that it was originally made by Standard ignition...there were several suppliers. The long cast number does not relate to Ford and is presumably from some internal number system relating to the supplier. Any stamped stuff probably indicates a rebuilder.

02-06-2014, 05:51 PM	#4
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: What Crab distributor do I have here? All posts are correct. Clips indicate 42 but can be used with a bail change can be used on 46-48. ken ct.

02-06-2014, 07:02 PM	#5
Binx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,042	Re: What Crab distributor do I have here? Looks pretty good. I'd give it 6 out of 10 stars for used and you'll get $40-60 for it on Ebay if you drop it in when there is a lull on decent crabs. If you have a the timing cover, it will probably go for $60 right now on ebay. Lonnie Last edited by Binx; 02-06-2014 at 08:31 PM.

02-06-2014, 11:48 PM	#6
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Re: What Crab distributor do I have here? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ten bucks seems to be the common price around here in varying condition. I do go to a bunch of swaps. Any more than ten and I won't even slow down. Already have to stop buying them for fear of hoarding. Still is my preferred dist.. Ebay only tells me what premium guys will pay for convenience. Good Luck: Fred A

02-07-2014, 01:50 AM	#7
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: What Crab distributor do I have here? At $10 a pop I would buy all the guy had. ken ct. OMO