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02-18-2018, 03:20 PM | #1 |
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What kind of distributor is this?
Can anyone tell me what kind of distributor this is? (see attached picture files) It is on my recently-purchased 1929 Model A roadster.
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02-18-2018, 03:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: What kind of distributor is this?
Looks like a dual point Mallory.
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02-18-2018, 03:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: What kind of distributor is this?
Thanks. I am considering going back to original or possible a "modern" platform. Any advice for a newbee?
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02-18-2018, 04:25 PM | #4 | |
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02-18-2018, 04:48 PM | #5 |
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Thanks Ray.
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DKC Model A distributors 989-305-7009 [email protected] For me it works very well. I got the original style points. Randy
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02-18-2018, 05:40 PM | #7 |
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Re: What kind of distributor is this?
I would consider keeping it if it has centrifugal advance. The original spark advance is a wild guess at best. Just my opinion for what it's worth.
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02-18-2018, 05:51 PM | #8 |
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thanks John
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02-18-2018, 08:17 PM | #9 |
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How does one tell if it has centrifugal advance?
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02-18-2018, 09:31 PM | #10 |
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Your dual point Mallory will have centrifugal advance. With the engine stopped you should be able to grab the rotor and turn it through 30° or so of rotation, and it will spring back when released.
"Centrifugal advance" advances the ignition timing in relation to engine speed, eliminating the need to manually advance the spark lever in a Model A. They put fly weights on the distributor shaft and when it rotates they pull away from the center shaft. Here is a picture of the weights in an Autolite distributor..
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02-18-2018, 09:38 PM | #11 |
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Very informative. Thanks.
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02-18-2018, 10:06 PM | #12 |
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My coupe came with one of the Mallorys, but I put it back to original, ‘cuz that’s how I learned to drive ‘em. With the spark advance I can hear what the engine is trying to do and adjust it accordingly. I’d rather do the thinking than let the distributor make decisions for me.
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Interesting approach. Not sure I would understand what the engine was telling me.
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02-19-2018, 10:13 PM | #15 |
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Has anyone had experience with the FSI Zipper electronic ignition system?
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If you want to modernize it you can convert it to electronic ignition with a pertonix conversion kit.
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