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spinelll · 01-20-2011, 07:53 AM

In Roger Kauffman's Technical Tip section of Model A News (Nov-Dec 2010), He suggests oiling, "the metal pin [that] the ignition points pivot on in the distributor."
Can someone post a picture of exactly where he's referring to?

Thanks
Leo

Clydes 31 P/U · 01-20-2011, 08:39 AM

Leo, I think this is the spot you're asking about. Clyde

bogdonj · 01-20-2011, 09:21 AM

I would also like to know also but can't really make out the attachment!

Ron/IA · 01-20-2011, 09:28 AM

I don't have a clearer picture, but I'll try to explain. There are two parts to the points on a car's ignition; the stationary side, and the moving side operated by the distributor's cam. On the moving side is a pivot pin that it uses, and this is the oil point refered to in the above message.

I hope this makes sense.

Clydes 31 P/U · 01-20-2011, 09:28 AM

I know it kinda sucks but if you click on the picture then hold the ctrl button down and hit the + key it should be larger. If you have a parts catalog they have the pic in there. Clyde

Mike V. Florida · 01-20-2011, 09:47 AM

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I'm sure you have replaced points right?

OK, on the base there is a post or peg that that sticks up and the points slide over. Oil there.

criswellnk · 01-20-2011, 09:49 AM

Oil the post where the breaker arm pivots.

01-20-2011, 07:53 AM	#1
spinelll Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 337	MARC Technical Tip Question In Roger Kauffman's Technical Tip section of Model A News (Nov-Dec 2010), He suggests oiling, "the metal pin [that] the ignition points pivot on in the distributor." Can someone post a picture of exactly where he's referring to? Thanks Leo

01-20-2011, 09:21 AM	#3
bogdonj Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walkerton, Ont. Canada Posts: 623	Re: MARC Technical Tip Question I would also like to know also but can't really make out the attachment!

01-20-2011, 09:28 AM	#4
Ron/IA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amana IA Posts: 527	Re: MARC Technical Tip Question I don't have a clearer picture, but I'll try to explain. There are two parts to the points on a car's ignition; the stationary side, and the moving side operated by the distributor's cam. On the moving side is a pivot pin that it uses, and this is the oil point refered to in the above message. I hope this makes sense. __________________ Ron/IA 1929 Fordor Steelback Hawk A Model A Ford Club http://hawkamodelaclub.org/

01-20-2011, 09:28 AM	#5
Clydes 31 P/U Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: northern Il Posts: 302	Re: MARC Technical Tip Question I know it kinda sucks but if you click on the picture then hold the ctrl button down and hit the + key it should be larger. If you have a parts catalog they have the pic in there. Clyde

01-20-2011, 09:47 AM	#6
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: MARC Technical Tip Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'm sure you have replaced points right? OK, on the base there is a post or peg that that sticks up and the points slide over. Oil there. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

01-20-2011, 09:49 AM	#7
criswellnk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 288	Re: MARC Technical Tip Question Oil the post where the breaker arm pivots. __________________ *"Son, there are two ways to do this, your way and the right way." Thanks dad.* Looking for a copy or reprint of 1932 A.E.A. Universal Catalog of Genuine Electrical Service Parts