The Ford Barn

leo · 11-10-2012, 08:16 AM

Are any points being made in the USA today or are they all imports? Are any of them better than others? Would an old set of domestic points be serviceable for use if the contacts are dressed down with a file until clean?

KGBnut · 11-10-2012, 09:53 AM

Believe it or not, you can get points at NAPA. They are the ones that I like best. They may not have them in stock, but can usually get them in 24 hours.

As for condensers, I just get the burn-out proof ones from Bratton's.

You should always carry spares of both. I always carry two full sets...along with extra screws. Those buggers are small and easy to drop.

peters180a/170b · 11-10-2012, 10:05 AM

N.O.S.points can still be found...As far as NEW points , i believe Little Dearborn was selling Made in U.S.A. points on ebay at one time. Sorry i don't have any info. on them as far as phone number.

Kurt in NJ · 11-10-2012, 10:06 AM

I like the "burn out proof" condenser from A&L, no problems with it and I get it hot, have 25 years of abuse on the same one, am still using the old usa points that were on the car when I got it(40+ years) ---I don't use a file, either a point surfacing stone, or diamond sharpening slip like for a pocket knife --on the car I will take the screwthread moveable contact out to surface it and do the point arm in place.

I think that many change their points too soon----just as the rubbing block wears in.

Bruce of MN · 11-10-2012, 12:12 PM

Little Dearborn Parts, Inc. 2424 University Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55414
Toll Free: 1-888-282-2066 Phone: 612-331-2066 Fax: 612-331-3847
http://www.littledearborn.com/

Tom Wesenberg · 11-10-2012, 01:10 PM

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I bought several points sets from Jim Sinclair at the national meet in Oshkosh this past June. These are the best I've seen and look like NOS Model A points. I don't have Jim's phone number, but he had several sets.

SteveB31 · 11-10-2012, 02:47 PM

We have Points made by Ford Motocraft (mexico) and a few sets of NOS Ford ones...They are USA made.

We have Ford Motocraft Condensors and A&L USA made Condensors.

Steve Becker
Berts Model A Center

11-10-2012, 08:16 AM	#1
leo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 734	Model A Points/Condenser Made Where? Are any points being made in the USA today or are they all imports? Are any of them better than others? Would an old set of domestic points be serviceable for use if the contacts are dressed down with a file until clean?

11-10-2012, 09:53 AM	#2
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: Model A Points/Condenser Made Where? Believe it or not, you can get points at NAPA. They are the ones that I like best. They may not have them in stock, but can usually get them in 24 hours. As for condensers, I just get the burn-out proof ones from Bratton's. You should always carry spares of both. I always carry two full sets...along with extra screws. Those buggers are small and easy to drop. __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.

11-10-2012, 10:05 AM	#3
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: Model A Points/Condenser Made Where? N.O.S.points can still be found...As far as NEW points , i believe Little Dearborn was selling Made in U.S.A. points on ebay at one time. Sorry i don't have any info. on them as far as phone number.

11-10-2012, 10:06 AM	#4
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Model A Points/Condenser Made Where? I like the "burn out proof" condenser from A&L, no problems with it and I get it hot, have 25 years of abuse on the same one, am still using the old usa points that were on the car when I got it(40+ years) ---I don't use a file, either a point surfacing stone, or diamond sharpening slip like for a pocket knife --on the car I will take the screwthread moveable contact out to surface it and do the point arm in place. I think that many change their points too soon----just as the rubbing block wears in.

11-10-2012, 12:12 PM	#5
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,410	Re: Model A Points/Condenser Made Where? Little Dearborn Parts, Inc. 2424 University Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55414 Toll Free: 1-888-282-2066 Phone: 612-331-2066 Fax: 612-331-3847 http://www.littledearborn.com/

11-10-2012, 01:10 PM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Model A Points/Condenser Made Where? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I bought several points sets from Jim Sinclair at the national meet in Oshkosh this past June. These are the best I've seen and look like NOS Model A points. I don't have Jim's phone number, but he had several sets.

11-10-2012, 02:47 PM	#7
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	Re: Model A Points/Condenser Made Where? We have Points made by Ford Motocraft (mexico) and a few sets of NOS Ford ones...They are USA made. We have Ford Motocraft Condensors and A&L USA made Condensors. Steve Becker Berts Model A Center