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[1930-fordor]

I have shared this before, but it is worth repeating.
A gentleman with over 100k on his model A,
advised me that most all break downs will be associated with the distributor. For the sake of time have a spare distributor. Install it and have points set and make sure it works well. Then keep it with car. If you break down on the side of the road, and you suspect it could be timming related. You can change the distributor in about 4 min. Don't spend a lot of time on the side of the road trying to change points or condenser. You can figure out what went bad back at home when it is more convenient. It is a little pricey, but if you are broken down on the side of the road in unfavorable or unsafe conditions, it is worth the insurance.

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by 1930-fordor

I have shared this before, but it is worth repeating.
A gentleman with over 100k on his model A,
advised me that most all break downs will be associated with the distributor. For the sake of time have a spare distributor. Install it and have points set and make sure it works well. Then keep it with car. If you break down on the side of the road, and you suspect it could be timming related. You can change the distributor in about 4 min. Don't spend a lot of time on the side of the road trying to change points or condenser. You can figure out what went bad back at home when it is more convenient. It is a little pricey, but if you are broken down on the side of the road in unfavorable or unsafe conditions, it is worth the insurance.

But i put on the armored cable bracket for authenticity . Guess im screwed

[1930-fordor]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

But i put on the armored cable bracket for authenticity . Guess im screwed

yep, my car is not a points car, so I did not install the cable clamp

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by 1930-fordor

yep, my car is not a points car, so I did not install the cable clamp

Take the clamp and enlarge the hole so it is hex shaped and friction fits over the nut. Looks good at a glance.

[Smooth_One]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

But i put on the armored cable bracket for authenticity . Guess im screwed

Don't ask me why but I am still trying to figure out how to get the old armored cable out of the clamp without destroying the cable because I would like to hang onto it because it is still in good condition ha ha.
I've kept all the old parts I replaced on the car with new ones for some reason… I think it's kind of cool I guess to have old parts hanging around.

[Smooth_One]

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Originally Posted by 1930-fordor

I have shared this before, but it is worth repeating.
A gentleman with over 100k on his model A,
advised me that most all break downs will be associated with the distributor. For the sake of time have a spare distributor. Install it and have points set and make sure it works well. Then keep it with car. If you break down on the side of the road, and you suspect it could be timming related. You can change the distributor in about 4 min. Don't spend a lot of time on the side of the road trying to change points or condenser. You can figure out what went bad back at home when it is more convenient. It is a little pricey, but if you are broken down on the side of the road in unfavorable or unsafe conditions, it is worth the insurance.

This is a good idea not thought about by many.