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04-18-2020, 10:07 PM | #1 |
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Distributor Upper Contact Plate
I recently bought what appears to be a very original 1928 Canadian Tudor. As I have been going over things, I began to check ignition component clearances and noticed the points did not line up correctly. I purchased a new set and when I went to install them, I noted the new set do not align correctly, but there is also no adjustable block in order to align them. I attached pictures, because based upon other pictures, I am now thinking the upper contact plate is not original. It appears to have some sort of copper or bronze finish. The pencil is also pointing to a broken bake-o-lite insulator (it flaked apart as I was installing the points terminal stud) and now the plate will need replacing anyway. Any thoughts on whether or not this is an old aftermarket replacement plate?
Thanks in advance for any info...
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04-19-2020, 02:31 AM | #2 |
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Re: Distributor Upper Contact Plate
That's an original 28 plate .In fact my Briggs 29 Fordor has one .
The stamped style came out later You might be able to swap the bac-o-lite from the later type |
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04-19-2020, 07:11 AM | #3 |
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Re: Distributor Upper Contact Plate
Thanks for the response. I may just run a stamped version and seek to restore this one at a later time. It would appear that points have grown about 1/8 inch over the years too, so the contacts do not meet well. Perhaps in that time I may find some that do.
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04-19-2020, 07:15 AM | #4 |
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Re: Distributor Upper Contact Plate
I do believe the very early plates had different points so that might be your problem.
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04-19-2020, 07:31 AM | #5 |
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Re: Distributor Upper Contact Plate
This may work, Brattons has a modified points block.
Not sure the mounting on this will match your plate. https://www.brattons.com/machined-di...int-block.html |
04-19-2020, 08:03 AM | #6 |
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04-19-2020, 09:06 AM | #7 |
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Re: Distributor Upper Contact Plate
Is there a resource anyone is aware of to acquire the older style points? Thanks
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04-19-2020, 09:24 AM | #8 |
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Re: Distributor Upper Contact Plate
I bought a NORS P&D set on eBay a couple years ago. Quality is great and after adjusting them 100 miles in I haven’t had to touch them.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/153899264321 Here is a set that looks pretty good. Condenser is likely junk though. |
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04-19-2020, 12:02 PM | #10 |
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Re: Distributor Upper Contact Plate
I bought aftermarket points from Napa they don't line up,I compared arm length to Ford script points,the Eschelin arm is longer.
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04-19-2020, 12:22 PM | #11 |
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I think these are the very early points.
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04-19-2020, 09:19 PM | #12 |
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Yes this is what I found to be true too.
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