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11-16-2023, 06:15 PM | #1 |
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Distributor Disassemble
I want to thank ' Scicala ' and ' Paul2748' for their help on identifying my distributor . Now I could use a little more help . I want to remove the cover plate the points and condenser are mounted on so I can check the springs under it . But I do not see any fasteners holding it down that I can remove to get it out . A 63 one I have I just remove the fasteners and lift it out . What am I not seeing ? Help would probably keep me from breaking something . Thanks guys . JIM
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There are two or three clips around the inside wall of the distributor. They come out (screwed to the distributor wall. After that, it should come out if I remember correctly.. However, in the few that I have taken apart, the plate does not come out easily. I don't remember how I id it,
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That DIST is an early (1957-59) SGL BREAKER PLATE design.
See if this ILL shows large enough to help - Nope ... Maybe you can increase the size on your printer? BTW - I had the same car (and color) with the SPRINT TRIM-OUT (260-4/S). Put 1968 MUST-TORINO styled steel wheels on it. Loved that thing ...
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Does it look like this style distributor? There are 2 screws with small L shaped tabs that hold the round points plate in place... yellow circles.
Along with the flat arm from the vacuum canister and the primary connection bolt / wire from the ignition coil being in the way of removal. Possibly due to some corrosion from the dissimilar metals (steel & aluminum) they do tend to stick in place. A bit of penetrating oil around the outside edge may be helpful. Fyi, in the first photo the ground wire for the points is missing, but shown in the second photo. Last edited by dmsfrr; 11-17-2023 at 02:40 PM. |
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Mid year 1959 the design of the inside of the distributors changed so nothing interchanges (at least on top of the plate). If the plate does not turn then it's really stuck. Usually the plate still turns but is a bear to lift out.
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The upper inner main portion of the plate should rotate freely on the small ball bearings just under its outer edge. In this second photo notice the clearance notches in the outer edge where the hold-down screws & brackets are located. Edit: a third photo of a slightly different (oem?) style points plate, showing the very outer edge under the "L" brackets is separate from the inner portion that rotates. . Last edited by dmsfrr; 11-18-2023 at 11:52 AM. |
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I think I have that same dist in my 57 Skyliner, and the vac advance seems to be not working right. |
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11-20-2023, 03:33 PM | #10 | |
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B7A 12151-A is the FORD PN. Usually found NOS on FleaPay. I have seen STANDARD IGNTION on there also. BTW - If the balls are out of round ... ..., it is usually caused by a poor ground DIST to GRD. Try an outside ground strap DIST HSG to GRD in addition.
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CORRECTION - 1959 model run. The vacuum advance canister is different between the two styles of distributors. Use a vacuum pump (or mouth) to see if the canister holds vacuum and/or moves the plate. Your breaker plate may be frozen also.
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11-20-2023, 07:51 PM | #13 |
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Thanks Kultulz. I am pretty sure it hangs up. I have a vac pump (gun) and timing light (the dial type), so maybe I will check for binding, or corrosion before I order a new one from Concourse. But then again, if I have an order together maybe it makes sense just to swap it. I have a project in the garage now I'm trying to wrap up.
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It might make sense to source a NOS breaker plate and vacuum advance if a keeper.
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KULTILZ I am leaning towards putting a Accell electronic ignition module system (conversion) in the distributor, and a matching coil mounted vertically.
The car is pretty well done except they are never really 100% done if you like to drive them. I bet you know what I mean. I drive it probably about 500 miles per year. |
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That’s really sweet. Nicely done.
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https://pertronixbrands.com/collections/ignition https://www.helmarparts.ca/v/vspfile...20Products.pdf In today's world if I had a classic, I would be afraid to take it out. - BEAUTIFUL EYE CANDY - With a GEL FILLED COIL you can keep the same coil mounting. Did the car come through with a 292 2V? Is that an OFFY 3X2 INTAKE? It's begging for a set of BIRD ROCKER COVERS ...
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- DISTRIBUTOR RESTORATION INFO - https://4secondsflat.com/Y-Block%20Distributors.htm They can do a complete restoration (incl) vacuum advance canister. If you want a numbers matching, I would think you would send in yours to be worked instead of using as a core exchange. I don't see the use of PERTRONIX III on a street car but maybe will do a PERTRONIX II on request. |
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I have not always heard good things about their stuff Kultulz
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11-23-2023, 08:15 PM | #20 |
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You are referring to PERTRONIX?
I think you will find that most of the problem(s) were a buyer choosing an incorrect system for their application (especially PERTRONIX I), installing incorrectly or PERTRONIX having difficulty with explaining their stuff and how it should be fitted (instructions). And I am not sure they have an application for the one piece breaker plate. One would have to rattle their cage. |
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- VACUUM ADVANCE CANISTER STYLES - 57-59 - 1957/1959 SGL BREAKER PLATE - B7A 12370-A - - 1959/ DUAL BREAKER PLATE STYLE B9AF 12370-A - There were other changes (advance plates) 1960/ so you will need the DIST ID NO to ascertain which canister will be correct for the application. EDIT - - Application Date(s) Corrected - Give Me Forty Acres And I'll Turn This Rig Around ...
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distributor changes were made mid 1959.
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