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dumb person · 01-03-2018, 12:58 AM

What gives?

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/point-block

This was integral on a points plate i had. New ones appear to be fitted later.

Oh.. and the new ones appear to have the points in a different orientation, so the rotor will be a some degrees different.

Mike Peters · 01-03-2018, 11:00 AM

I've never seen a points block that was integral to the upper plate. Could you post a photo? The points blocks from Snyders have worked well for me. You can cinch them down tight so the points don't close up while driving. Big improvement over worn out original points blocks.

Ray in La Mesa · 01-03-2018, 11:06 AM

'27 & early '28 plates had integral cast point blocks, later '28 & on had screw on adjustable point blocks. Being able to align the points added to their life.

[email protected] · 01-03-2018, 11:34 AM

Mike,
I think I have one in my stash of disti parts that I can show you next time we see each other. You may need it for your E28...

Mike Peters · 01-03-2018, 11:59 AM

Thanks Ray and Dave. I looked it up in the JS and there were photos of the two early upper plates with built in points blocks, and were used until late 28. That's what I love about Ford Barn. Always something new to learn.

Tom Wesenberg · 01-03-2018, 10:21 PM

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The forged plates had the points block molded in.

Bud · 01-03-2018, 10:49 PM

Not to hijack this thread but does anyone know of a source for Model B point blocks?

Tom Wesenberg · 01-03-2018, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bud

Not to hijack this thread but does anyone know of a source for Model B point blocks?

Try Vince. This link will get you to his site.

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/aeng...rtcushions.htm

ursus · 01-04-2018, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bud

Not to hijack this thread but does anyone know of a source for Model B point blocks?

The Model-B point blocks were mounted integral with the plate by means of rivets. I don't believe that Ford supplied them as a separate replacement part. I have a several of the NOS Ford plates and the point blocks are integral with the plate, but can be adjusted by rotating them on their pivot pins.

Mike V. Florida · 01-05-2018, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray in La Mesa

'27 & early '28 plates had integral cast point blocks, later '28 & on had screw on adjustable point blocks. Being able to align the points added to their life.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

The forged plates had the points block molded in.

Look at the top two;

01-03-2018, 12:58 AM	#1
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Points block, not integral anymore? What gives? http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/point-block This was integral on a points plate i had. New ones appear to be fitted later. Oh.. and the new ones appear to have the points in a different orientation, so the rotor will be a some degrees different. __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable Last edited by dumb person; 01-03-2018 at 01:13 AM.

01-03-2018, 11:00 AM	#2
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: Points block, not integral anymore? I've never seen a points block that was integral to the upper plate. Could you post a photo? The points blocks from Snyders have worked well for me. You can cinch them down tight so the points don't close up while driving. Big improvement over worn out original points blocks.

01-03-2018, 11:06 AM	#3
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,165	Re: Points block, not integral anymore? '27 & early '28 plates had integral cast point blocks, later '28 & on had screw on adjustable point blocks. Being able to align the points added to their life.

01-03-2018, 11:34 AM	#4
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 730	Re: Points block, not integral anymore? Mike, I think I have one in my stash of disti parts that I can show you next time we see each other. You may need it for your E28...

01-03-2018, 11:59 AM	#5
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: Points block, not integral anymore? Thanks Ray and Dave. I looked it up in the JS and there were photos of the two early upper plates with built in points blocks, and were used until late 28. That's what I love about Ford Barn. Always something new to learn.

01-03-2018, 10:21 PM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Points block, not integral anymore? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The forged plates had the points block molded in.

01-03-2018, 10:49 PM	#7
Bud Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 819	Re: Points block, not integral anymore? Not to hijack this thread but does anyone know of a source for Model B point blocks?

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