Unusual Model A breaker plate
 

Found this amongst my Model A parts stash - didn't know I had it and have never seen one like it before. Noticed it's quite different in construction than most stock breaker plates and reproductions. Seems to be a one-piece forging.
Anyone know the story about it?
Thanks for the feedback,
Mike in Texas

Re: Unusual Model A breaker plate
 

RG&JS page 2-11 and 2-12 revised 2011, covers the three distributor plates. This is one of the three.

This is the 2nd plate, one piece forged plate which replaced the forged plate with riveted ball. It was used after January 1928 until late 1928 when the stamped steel plate was introduced.

Re: Unusual Model A breaker plate
 

Pardon my ignorance, but what is RG&JS? Thanks for your reply!
Mike

Re: Unusual Model A breaker plate
 

Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards

Re: Unusual Model A breaker plate
 

Thanks for the clarification! :)

Re: Unusual Model A breaker plate
 

The pictured plate was used from January 1928 till the end of 1928.


Bob

Re: Unusual Model A breaker plate
 

If you look in the Guidelines spoken of, you will see pictures of all three used & the correct period of use..

Re: Unusual Model A breaker plate
 

RG&JS page 2-11 and 2-12 revised 2011, covers the three distributor plates.

see the attached RG&JS page 2-11 lower LH paragraph and continued on page 2-12 upper LH paragraph.

Re: Unusual Model A breaker plate
 

RG&JS (Restoration Guidelines & Judging Standards) available at the MAFCA (Model A Ford Club of America) web site

https://mafca.com/cart/index.php?productID=115

Re: Unusual Model A breaker plate
 

I have the older one made up until January 28. I would like to rebuild a distributor using this plate but you can't get points for it. McGarrett you are going to have the same problem. I was told by one vendor that they are going to start making points to fit some time in 2020.