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CA Victoria · 02-18-2023, 08:31 AM

I have seen discussion on this topic before but cannot find mention of it.
There are a couple of options as I recall to put a 8ba distributor onto a 59a engine.

1 swapping cam & front cover for OEM 8ba parts (how does Dist. Lock down?)
2 Offenhauser cover (does it have a 59a cam adapter?
3 front angle adapter to 59a front cover (does it interfere with stock fan belt?)

Thanks for weighting in.....

02-18-2023, 08:31 AM	#1
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,216	8ba Distributor on a 59a engine I have seen discussion on this topic before but cannot find mention of it. There are a couple of options as I recall to put a 8ba distributor onto a 59a engine. 1 swapping cam & front cover for OEM 8ba parts (how does Dist. Lock down?) 2 Offenhauser cover (does it have a 59a cam adapter? 3 front angle adapter to 59a front cover (does it interfere with stock fan belt?) Thanks for weighting in..... __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca