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Patrick L. · 07-10-2020, 01:37 PM

Regarding the coil, what Purdy said.
Most coils today are oil filled and don't like it when they are tipped upside down, therefore epoxy filled as he mentioned is best for that.

Most folks prefer the original type points and plate.
I don't have a problem with the modern upper plate as long as it is wired. The wireless ones are problematic. Its harder to set/adjust the points on the modern plate unless an adjust slot is drilled/filed into it.
The quality of the modern points and condensers today is horrible. It pays to buy the expensive ones.

The main concern for the housing would be the condition of the bushings. If the bushing are getting 'sloppy' either they can be replaced and reamed to size, or, rebuilt housings or whole distributors are readily available.

07-10-2020, 01:37 PM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Question about distributor/condenser for Ford Model A - 1930 Regarding the coil, what Purdy said. Most coils today are oil filled and don't like it when they are tipped upside down, therefore epoxy filled as he mentioned is best for that. Most folks prefer the original type points and plate. I don't have a problem with the modern upper plate as long as it is wired. The wireless ones are problematic. Its harder to set/adjust the points on the modern plate unless an adjust slot is drilled/filed into it. The quality of the modern points and condensers today is horrible. It pays to buy the expensive ones. The main concern for the housing would be the condition of the bushings. If the bushing are getting 'sloppy' either they can be replaced and reamed to size, or, rebuilt housings or whole distributors are readily available.