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48fordconv · 05-16-2010, 03:40 PM

I'm planning on changing the distributor on my 48 ford to side like the 49. I have found adapters for cam and front cover. What water pumps do i need to use?? Also I would like to know how to mark TDC on the crankshaft pulley. What abouit Gen.?? Thanks for any help

Bill Steiner · 05-16-2010, 05:37 PM

I always used 49 and up cam and late style front cover. Bill

oldford2 · 05-16-2010, 06:23 PM

Steve,
Just curious why you are changing over??? Your current dizzy is the best Henry ever designed. John

ken ct · 05-16-2010, 06:54 PM

My opinion too John,their good dist desighned by Mallory for ford mtr. co. Nothing wrong with them at all. They just dont fathom how they work so they change them.ken ct.

Ross in East Texas · 05-16-2010, 07:07 PM

The majority just seems to want change! Most of the time, after it is all said and done, the change isn't all that great!

FRANK PKNY · 05-16-2010, 07:31 PM

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Steve keep the crab it's better than the 49 to 53 stlye. jmho Frank pkny

tom/illinois · 05-16-2010, 08:01 PM

I agree Frank. I put an 8ba in my '47 and Chas./N.Y. helped me convert it over to a GM dizzy. The Ford topmount dist. leaves a little to be desired.

05-16-2010, 03:40 PM	#1
48fordconv Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 132	Changing 48 to side distributor. I'm planning on changing the distributor on my 48 ford to side like the 49. I have found adapters for cam and front cover. What water pumps do i need to use?? Also I would like to know how to mark TDC on the crankshaft pulley. What abouit Gen.?? Thanks for any help

05-16-2010, 05:37 PM	#2
Bill Steiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 263	Re: Changing 48 to side distributor. I always used 49 and up cam and late style front cover. Bill

05-16-2010, 06:23 PM	#3
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: Changing 48 to side distributor. Steve, Just curious why you are changing over??? Your current dizzy is the best Henry ever designed. John

05-16-2010, 06:54 PM	#4
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: Changing 48 to side distributor. My opinion too John,their good dist desighned by Mallory for ford mtr. co. Nothing wrong with them at all. They just dont fathom how they work so they change them.ken ct.

05-16-2010, 07:07 PM	#5
Ross in East Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 282	Re: Changing 48 to side distributor. The majority just seems to want change! Most of the time, after it is all said and done, the change isn't all that great! __________________ Ross Murphy 1939 Ford Standard Coupe

05-16-2010, 07:31 PM	#6
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Re: Changing 48 to side distributor. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Steve keep the crab it's better than the 49 to 53 stlye. jmho Frank pkny __________________ [email protected]

05-16-2010, 08:01 PM	#7
tom/illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southern illinois Posts: 155	Re: Changing 48 to side distributor. I agree Frank. I put an 8ba in my '47 and Chas./N.Y. helped me convert it over to a GM dizzy. The Ford topmount dist. leaves a little to be desired.