Original distributor body and cap

[David31dlxslant]

How can I tell the difference between an original distributor body and cap to a reproduction? We're the originals a redish color?

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originals have only one notch, while post Model A production has two notches so they will also fit the Model B. However in recent years I know at least Bratton's has offered a quality repro single notch body.

[DougVieyra]

Originals were made of a 'BakeLite' material (usually a dullish balck), whereas reproductions are made of a black plastic material (usually of a more shiny black). I have not seen the excellent reproductions from Bratton's, so I do not know if it is of a 'BakeLite' material.

[al's28/33]

Older posts here mention the red bodies were Model "A" era replacement parts from Sears or Wards ...........?

[bikejunk]

I run a red body and cap from Sears probably made in the 50"s love the color ,buffed it out no cracks contacts are perfect , no problems the last 1,200 mikes with it .

[Clem Clement]

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The original body has a stop- drilled square cutout for the spark advance

[Brother Hesekiel]

I once read a sign at a coffee shop reading: we serve French Toast anytime. So I ordered mine during the French Revolution!

On the same token, I order replacements for my Bakelite items such as distributor caps, switches, shift knobs, and the kind from various suppliers in the 1950s.

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[Fred]

Originally Posted by David31dlxslant

How can I tell the difference between an original distributor body and cap to a reproduction? We're the originals a redish color?

In the Restoration Guide lines it has pictures & dates of all, & when they were used.. This includes the cap & the upper plate dates..