1939 pickup 1/2 ton Distributor
 

Hello,
Please indicate where I can buy the parts marked red in the attached diagram (what is the name of these parts and what they do?).

Also, I need the coil for distribuidor that has number 2 in the case (see picture). What means the number 2? I have other distributor that has number 3.
Can I use any of these distributors # 2 or 3 in a Ford 1939 pickup?

Regards,

Re: 1939 pickup 1/2 ton Distributor
 

Here are the part number (with prefix) if that helps any. I would check with on of the people/shops that rebuild them. Bubba's is always good, but he might be difficult to contact right now.

Third Gen Automotive might be a good place to start, 35fordnt here on the Barn.

Note: as pointed out below, I transposed the last two letters! It should be 35fordtn!

Re: 1939 pickup 1/2 ton Distributor
 

35fordtn not 35fordnt.

Re: 1939 pickup 1/2 ton Distributor
 

Yep, that might work better! :rolleyes:

Re: 1939 pickup 1/2 ton Distributor
 

Thank you Guys for the help!
Do you know if I can use the distributor (1932-1936) in a a Ford 1939 pickup?

Re: 1939 pickup 1/2 ton Distributor
 

The number 2 and 3 are to indicate the Mfg. of the casting for Ford. They are identical and you can use either. The 33-early 36 distributor uses a different coil as does the late 36 distributor. The early distributor use different inner caps than the 37-41 distributor. Often the later distributor have the 11A weights (from 1941) and are marked such. These have a slightly better advance curve

Re: 1939 pickup 1/2 ton Distributor
 

Fech,
I’m not at the shop till Monday, but I’d have anything you’d need for a early ford distributor. Just as terry mentioned a 32-36 would work with proper coil and the 18-12116 caps, but unless converted to 37-41 internals they use some pretty crappy points.