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Fech · 08-16-2019, 12:02 PM

Hello,
Please indicate where I can buy the parts marked red in the attached diagram (what is the name of these parts and what they do?).

Also, I need the coil for distribuidor that has number 2 in the case (see picture). What means the number 2? I have other distributor that has number 3.
Can I use any of these distributors # 2 or 3 in a Ford 1939 pickup?

Regards,

JSeery · 08-16-2019, 03:15 PM

Here are the part number (with prefix) if that helps any. I would check with on of the people/shops that rebuild them. Bubba's is always good, but he might be difficult to contact right now.

Third Gen Automotive might be a good place to start, 35fordnt here on the Barn.

Note: as pointed out below, I transposed the last two letters! It should be 35fordtn!

51504bat · 08-16-2019, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JSeery

Here are the part number (with prefix) if that helps any. I would check with on of the people/shops that rebuild them. Bubba's is always good, but he might be difficult to contact right now.

Third Gen Automotive might be a good place to start, 35fordnt here on the Barn.

35fordtn not 35fordnt.

JSeery · 08-16-2019, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 51504bat

35fordtn not 35fordnt.

Yep, that might work better!

Fech · 08-16-2019, 06:21 PM

Thank you Guys for the help!
Do you know if I can use the distributor (1932-1936) in a a Ford 1939 pickup?

Terry,OH · 08-17-2019, 07:33 AM

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The number 2 and 3 are to indicate the Mfg. of the casting for Ford. They are identical and you can use either. The 33-early 36 distributor uses a different coil as does the late 36 distributor. The early distributor use different inner caps than the 37-41 distributor. Often the later distributor have the 11A weights (from 1941) and are marked such. These have a slightly better advance curve

35fordtn · 08-17-2019, 08:49 AM

Fech,
I’m not at the shop till Monday, but I’d have anything you’d need for a early ford distributor. Just as terry mentioned a 32-36 would work with proper coil and the 18-12116 caps, but unless converted to 37-41 internals they use some pretty crappy points.

08-16-2019, 06:21 PM	#5
Fech Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 41	Re: 1939 pickup 1/2 ton Distributor Thank you Guys for the help! Do you know if I can use the distributor (1932-1936) in a a Ford 1939 pickup?

08-17-2019, 07:33 AM	#6
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: 1939 pickup 1/2 ton Distributor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The number 2 and 3 are to indicate the Mfg. of the casting for Ford. They are identical and you can use either. The 33-early 36 distributor uses a different coil as does the late 36 distributor. The early distributor use different inner caps than the 37-41 distributor. Often the later distributor have the 11A weights (from 1941) and are marked such. These have a slightly better advance curve Last edited by Terry,OH; 08-17-2019 at 07:45 AM.

08-17-2019, 08:49 AM	#7
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: 1939 pickup 1/2 ton Distributor Fech, I’m not at the shop till Monday, but I’d have anything you’d need for a early ford distributor. Just as terry mentioned a 32-36 would work with proper coil and the 18-12116 caps, but unless converted to 37-41 internals they use some pretty crappy points.