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Old 02-14-2025, 10:14 PM   #1
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The '41 had the diver's helmet and three bolt distributor.
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Old 02-15-2025, 11:50 AM   #2
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The '41 had the diver's helmet and three bolt distributor.
I kind of figured that and if it was my engine (as it already had a 59A in it), I'd go to the later distributor and 2-bolt timing cover.

It is much easier to work on a 42 - 48 distributor (in the car) than a 32 - 41 distributor.
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