The Ford Barn - Dist. cam

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Keith

03-24-2025 10:24 AM

Dist. cam

Who is carrying (vendor) the best distributor cam which the points ride on.

P.S.	03-24-2025 10:45 AM

Re: Dist. cam

Most of the Model A parts vendors carry them. It is part #A-12210. The ones sold by Bert's are pretty spot on as far as lobe timing goes, but require polishing if you want the points rubbing block to last. https://modelastore.com/index.php?ro...&category_id=0

nkaminar

03-24-2025 10:51 AM

Re: Dist. cam

I would polish any cam you buy to a mirror finish.

Bob Bidonde

03-25-2025 10:23 AM

Re: Dist. cam

Use the Model B distributor cam because it has a smoother profile for extended point rubbing block life.

JayJay

03-25-2025 11:03 AM

Re: Dist. cam

Agree with P.S. and nkaminar about polishing - I ended up returning to an old original cam on one distributor because the rubbing block wear was so bad.

P.S.	03-25-2025 10:40 PM

Re: Dist. cam

Yep. Scroll to about 4 minutes in to this video to see how- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC4GW-vHjtg

Keith

03-26-2025 07:02 AM

Re: Dist. cam

Thank you for all the replies.
Keith

katy	03-26-2025 09:59 AM

Re: Dist. cam

Quote:

Originally Posted by nkaminar (Post 2378540)

I would polish any cam you buy to a mirror finish.

Ditto
Ditto

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