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Bob/Ohio · 07-13-2013, 12:28 PM

Found an original Ford 8ba distributor with dual points. The tag says F.M.Co. with the numbers 7 RA-12127-0 and H/3E. I didn't think Ford made any factory dual points, I am guessing it probably has an aftermarket conversion in it. Any thoughts on this?

Bob

BUBBAS IGNITION · 07-13-2013, 12:37 PM

More than likely aftermarket. I see some of these Mallory and run rite kits from time to time on eBay etc....

Bob/Ohio · 07-13-2013, 12:49 PM

Can you identify what it is out of by those tag numbers? I can't find those numbers in my books.

Bob

Walt Dupont--Me. · 07-13-2013, 01:52 PM

That was popular thing back in the 50-60's, putting dual points in those 8BA dist. I cain't remember where thay got them, JC Whitney or something like that. I think they were ment to give the coil a little more dwell time. Walt

19Fordy · 07-13-2013, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob/Ohio

Can you identify what it is out of by those tag numbers? I can't find those numbers in my books.

Bob

If you "Google" your part# info. appears.

This will also help. http://www.flatheadv8.org/35-51distspecs.pdf

Here's the number for the aluminum bodied distributor 1949-53
http://macsautoparts.com/ford-pickup...0R3CHL1108106/

Bob/Ohio · 07-13-2013, 02:10 PM

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Thats it, 49/50 Ford. After looking closer at this, it's a wonder it even ran, maybe not. The breaker plate is so loose that the point gap is all over the place. Got to be one of the cheapest ones made.

Bob

rick r · 07-14-2013, 06:43 PM

Honest Charlie sold a duel point conversion in the 60's.

Straightpipes · 07-14-2013, 09:29 PM

I had one of those in a 49 Ford. Dual point conversion kit from JC Whitneys in a loadamatic. I thrrew the whole distributor down in the woods behind the barn (1962?). It's probably still there along with two Fordomatic trannies!!!

Ross F-1 · 07-14-2013, 09:45 PM

"Best thing to do with a Load-a-Matic is set it on the curb and hope someone steals it." -- 29AVee8 on the HAMB

07-13-2013, 12:28 PM	#1
Bob/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.E.Ohio Posts: 222	8ba Dual point distributor Found an original Ford 8ba distributor with dual points. The tag says F.M.Co. with the numbers 7 RA-12127-0 and H/3E. I didn't think Ford made any factory dual points, I am guessing it probably has an aftermarket conversion in it. Any thoughts on this? Bob

07-13-2013, 12:37 PM	#2
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: 8ba Dual point distributor More than likely aftermarket. I see some of these Mallory and run rite kits from time to time on eBay etc.... __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

07-13-2013, 12:49 PM	#3
Bob/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.E.Ohio Posts: 222	Re: 8ba Dual point distributor Can you identify what it is out of by those tag numbers? I can't find those numbers in my books. Bob

07-13-2013, 01:52 PM	#4
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Re: 8ba Dual point distributor That was popular thing back in the 50-60's, putting dual points in those 8BA dist. I cain't remember where thay got them, JC Whitney or something like that. I think they were ment to give the coil a little more dwell time. Walt

07-13-2013, 02:10 PM	#6
Bob/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.E.Ohio Posts: 222	Re: 8ba Dual point distributor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thats it, 49/50 Ford. After looking closer at this, it's a wonder it even ran, maybe not. The breaker plate is so loose that the point gap is all over the place. Got to be one of the cheapest ones made. Bob

07-14-2013, 06:43 PM	#7
rick r Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodville Ontario Posts: 227	Re: 8ba Dual point distributor Honest Charlie sold a duel point conversion in the 60's.

07-14-2013, 09:29 PM	#8
Straightpipes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ballston Spa, NY Posts: 789	Re: 8ba Dual point distributor I had one of those in a 49 Ford. Dual point conversion kit from JC Whitneys in a loadamatic. I thrrew the whole distributor down in the woods behind the barn (1962?). It's probably still there along with two Fordomatic trannies!!!

07-14-2013, 09:45 PM	#9
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: 8ba Dual point distributor "Best thing to do with a Load-a-Matic is set it on the curb and hope someone steals it." -- 29AVee8 on the HAMB __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead