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t35 · 06-28-2018, 06:22 PM

does anyone know where i can buy the adjusting screws to gap the points without buying the complete set?
i have 2 sets of points without the adjusting screws.

fordwife · 06-28-2018, 10:54 PM

Just about any good parts or hardware store should have them. Take your distributor plate along to make sure they fit. you may have to cut them off. This can be easily done with a pair of wire strippers.

fordor41 · 06-28-2018, 10:55 PM

I use allen cap screws. got tired of dropping the screws with a slot.

t35 · 06-29-2018, 05:53 AM

the screws i mean are the ones that contact the points, not the lock screws.
they used to be available separately without buying the full set.

deuce lover · 06-29-2018, 06:31 AM

Southside Obsolete in MN might have them.

JM 35 Sedan · 06-29-2018, 07:06 AM

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I would suggest resurfacing a good used set of the threaded adjusters and use those with the new parts of the points you have. There is usually plenty material left on these points that allow for resurfacing.
I probably have dozens of these I've removed from used '33-'36 distributors I've picked up at swap meets over the years. If you can't find them, I'll mail you a set.

t35 · 06-30-2018, 08:08 AM

i'm trying o rebuild a spare distributor that's missing these screws.
let me know how much and i can paypal you to mail them.
thanks

JM 35 Sedan · 07-02-2018, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t35

i'm trying o rebuild a spare distributor that's missing these screws.
let me know how much and i can paypal you to mail them.
thanks

t35, I sent you a PM on this several days ago. I need your name and address to send these parts to you.

BUBBAS IGNITION · 07-02-2018, 07:59 AM

Just another thought , only the drivers side will show wear ! Its the break side . So i guess you could rotate the contacts every so many miles to get more mileage ?????? The Jack Benny effect i suppose ??????

t35 · 07-03-2018, 07:59 AM

John
I paypal'd you with n & a.
let me know if you get it.
thanks
Tom

JM 35 Sedan · 07-03-2018, 11:06 AM

Tom, nothing came through to me on PayPal. Check the email address. If you didn't use a dot/period between my first and last name, that message probably went to someone else with the same name. You would need to cancel that and use correct email address.
In the meantime, send me a pm using Fordbarns system with your mailing address.

cmbrucew · 07-03-2018, 11:51 AM

Maybe

JM 35 Sedan · 07-05-2018, 10:39 AM

Tom, received your mailing address, will get some of these in the mail to you with a little tip on how I resurface the contact end on these.

JM 35 Sedan · 07-05-2018, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmbrucew

Maybe

@cmbrucew....

Nice thought with the pic you posted I guess ????

, but no BS here.

tubman · 07-05-2018, 10:48 AM

I guess I don't understand what's going on here, but I'm not getting a good feeling.

t35 · 07-05-2018, 06:28 PM

Thanks John..................

JM 35 Sedan · 07-13-2018, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t35

Thanks John..................

t35, just wanted to let you know that those points I promised to send should arrive at your place this Saturday, 7/14. I've resurfaced the contact tips on these for you, so they should be ready to install. Also sent you a PM on this. Good luck with your rebuild!
John

t35 · 07-13-2018, 04:52 PM

John
I received screws today.
WOW.
They're like new.
thanks for your trouble. Much appreciated.
Tom

06-28-2018, 06:22 PM	#1
t35 Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 33	1935 Ford points does anyone know where i can buy the adjusting screws to gap the points without buying the complete set? i have 2 sets of points without the adjusting screws.

06-28-2018, 10:54 PM	#2
fordwife Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 287	Re: 1935 Ford points Just about any good parts or hardware store should have them. Take your distributor plate along to make sure they fit. you may have to cut them off. This can be easily done with a pair of wire strippers.

06-28-2018, 10:55 PM	#3
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,518	Re: 1935 Ford points I use allen cap screws. got tired of dropping the screws with a slot.

06-29-2018, 05:53 AM	#4
t35 Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 33	Re: 1935 Ford points the screws i mean are the ones that contact the points, not the lock screws. they used to be available separately without buying the full set.

06-29-2018, 06:31 AM	#5
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,307	Re: 1935 Ford points Southside Obsolete in MN might have them.

06-29-2018, 07:06 AM	#6
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: 1935 Ford points Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would suggest resurfacing a good used set of the threaded adjusters and use those with the new parts of the points you have. There is usually plenty material left on these points that allow for resurfacing. I probably have dozens of these I've removed from used '33-'36 distributors I've picked up at swap meets over the years. If you can't find them, I'll mail you a set. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 06-29-2018 at 07:13 AM.

06-30-2018, 08:08 AM	#7
t35 Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 33	Re: 1935 Ford points i'm trying o rebuild a spare distributor that's missing these screws. let me know how much and i can paypal you to mail them. thanks

07-02-2018, 07:59 AM	#9
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: 1935 Ford points Just another thought , only the drivers side will show wear ! Its the break side . So i guess you could rotate the contacts every so many miles to get more mileage ?????? The Jack Benny effect i suppose ?????? __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

07-03-2018, 07:59 AM	#10
t35 Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 33	Re: 1935 Ford points John I paypal'd you with n & a. let me know if you get it. thanks Tom

07-03-2018, 11:06 AM	#11
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: 1935 Ford points Tom, nothing came through to me on PayPal. Check the email address. If you didn't use a dot/period between my first and last name, that message probably went to someone else with the same name. You would need to cancel that and use correct email address. In the meantime, send me a pm using Fordbarns system with your mailing address. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

07-05-2018, 10:39 AM	#13
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: 1935 Ford points Tom, received your mailing address, will get some of these in the mail to you with a little tip on how I resurface the contact end on these. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

07-05-2018, 10:48 AM	#15
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: 1935 Ford points I guess I don't understand what's going on here, but I'm not getting a good feeling.

07-05-2018, 06:28 PM	#16
t35 Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 33	Re: 1935 Ford points Thanks John..................

07-13-2018, 04:52 PM	#18
t35 Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 33	Re: 1935 Ford points John I received screws today. WOW. They're like new. thanks for your trouble. Much appreciated. Tom