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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-29-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,612
Posted By MattN
Re: FSI distributor issue

The 74 Datsun 210 Hitachi Distributor arrived. It is a well made piece of hardware. I know the old 210 used to get to 4-500K without much effort. This donor part should serve the FORD Model A well!...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-27-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,612
Posted By MattN
Re: FSI distributor issue

I bought a re manufactured in Japan Hitachi Datsun B210 points distributor for $36 plenty of Hitachi based options out there for under $80 Points and Dizzy. I only need a new cap and rotor plus a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-27-2022, 07:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,612
Posted By MattN
Re: FSI distributor issue

The hold down groove is a brilliant FORD simple solution. The impingement should only be enough to keep it from rotating !
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-27-2022, 01:59 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,612
Posted By MattN
Re: FSI distributor issue

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-27-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,612
Posted By MattN
Re: FSI distributor issue

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-27-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,612
Posted By MattN
Re: FSI distributor issue

I understand the offset blade. I was wondering about the 0.25" groove possibly it is not critical but looks like an O-Ring groove...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-27-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,612
Posted By MattN
Re: FSI distributor issue

I understand the offset I was wondering what the diameter of the 0.25" groove was possibly it is not critical looks like a O-Ring groove

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-27-2022, 12:50 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,612
Posted By MattN
Re: FSI distributor issue

What is the ID of the 0.25 groove?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-27-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,612
Posted By MattN
Re: FSI distributor issue

Perfect then cross pin it with a sleeve and go! https://www.mikes-afordable.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/A12195.jpg
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-27-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,612
Posted By MattN
Re: FSI distributor issue

While on the topic of converting old hitachi dizzy distributors I found a new clone of the old points style fitted with an igniter. One could revert to points or use the cross reference numbers to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-27-2022, 07:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,965
Posted By MattN
Re: Mechanical Advance distributor Identification help

Steve have you had a chance to survey the Jeep Distributor timing /curve? Can you advise a model number or Jeep vintage you modified from?


Matt
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-27-2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,612
Posted By MattN
Re: FSI distributor issue

Josh I do not have a A distributor to copy did you make dimension-ed sketches of the end objective? Thanks for the picture!



Matt
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-27-2022, 06:31 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 27,612
Posted By MattN
Re: FSI distributor issue

Corley


I signed up for the FORD barn so I could thank you!


The formula to make modern dizzy work in a FORD A is a gold mine! I do not have a A distributor to copy if any commented...
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