Looking for a centrifugal advance distributor

[Nosetime]

I posted in the want ads and hope to find a vintage Mallory or model B distributor and downdraft manifold. Thanks, Greg.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Call Bert's for the parts. Good chance they have them. 800-321-1931

[Nosetime]

Thanks Tom! First, I need a good candidate for rebuild, would like to stay vintage.

[pgerhardt]

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[steve s]

I've got a B distributor that I think is usable. But, I won't be able to get to it until Friday.

Steve

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

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[Nosetime]

Thanks Steve. Bill, It looks like they are no longer available, and I have heard those newer ones were not that good out of the box. I am not set on anything at this point so I appreciate any opinions on this.

[700rpm]

Originally Posted by Nosetime

Thanks Steve. Bill, It looks like they are no longer available, and I have heard those newer ones were not that good out of the box. I am not set on anything at this point so I appreciate any opinions on this.

Why not just go with a stock distributor?

[Bob C]

Bubbas has new Mallory's that have been reworked for proper advance.
http://www.bubbasignition.com/4-bangers.html

Bob

[Nosetime]

Thanks, Bob. I am definitely not ruling out Bubbas, I am sort of interested in period correct, if possible, but am open in my mind. I am going to do high compression head, downdraft stromberg and tube header. The Bubbas is starting to make more sense though!

[bettlesr]

If you are going with all the above mods, why don't you get an FSI zipper distributor? They look very close to the originals.

[zzlegend]

Originally Posted by Nosetime

Thanks, Bob. I am definitely not ruling out Bubbas, I am sort of interested in period correct, if possible, but am open in my mind. I am going to do high compression head, downdraft stromberg and tube header. The Bubbas is starting to make more sense though!

Nose, I basically did the same thing you are doing and I used a "B" distributor on mine. I was going to get one of Bubbas Mallory's, but he was in the process of moving and said he would get back to me in a few weeks. Mean while I had the B so I used it. Works fine for me.

[Nosetime]

I like that ZZ, I will send you a pm, if you don't mind?

[zzlegend]

No problem.

[msmaron]

Renners Corner, its what they do and specialize in

[Juggler]

In the UK a period mod was to fit the centrifugal advance distributor from the little sidevalve Popular/Prefect/Anglia engine

They drop straight in

Thousands of these cars imported to the US so there must be some still kicking about. There are two versions, the short one looks just like a Model B dizzy, the tall one as per the pics

[SteveB31]

We have B distributors, old Mallory distributors etc. send me an email.

Steve Becker
Bert's Model A Center
[email protected]
800-321-1931

[quickchange]

Andrew Caution, only the early gear driven cam one is ok, the later chain driven cam one advances the wrong way, Course down under does not matter as all is upside down , Derek in Delaware, headed to Hershey,

[Juggler]

Yep Derek - know the difference

Buy me a present at Hershey!

[quickchange]

He Andrew what would you like ??

[1929]

Originally Posted by zzlegend

Nose, I basically did the same thing you are doing and I used a "B" distributor on mine. I was going to get one of Bubbas Mallory's, but he was in the process of moving and said he would get back to me in a few weeks. Mean while I had the B so I used it. Works fine for me.

What carburetor you using?

[Nosetime]

I am leaning towards a Stromberg 97. All stock at the moment and it runs great, yes I know...why mess with it? Because I can, and want to!

[1929]

Originally Posted by nosetime

i am leaning towards a stromberg 97. All stock at the moment and it runs great, yes i know...why mess with it? Because i can, and want to!

exactly

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by Nosetime

I am leaning towards a Stromberg 97. All stock at the moment and it runs great, yes I know...why mess with it? Because I can, and want to!

I have a Stromberg 97 and an FS Zipper. Very pleased with that set-up.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Nosetime

Thanks Steve. Bill, It looks like they are no longer available, and I have heard those newer ones were not that good out of the box. I am not set on anything at this point so I appreciate any opinions on this.

They ARE available & good "OUT OF THE BOX"
SORRY I even posted, ANYTHING!!!!
Bill W.

[zzlegend]

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Originally Posted by 1929

What carburetor you using?

Ford Holley 94. Easy to re-jet and easy to adjust. Starts easy and response nice for me. Just my 2 1/2 cents.

[Nosetime]

Bill. I was just looking for advice and opinions...so "what I heard" did not jive with your experience and now your "sorry I posted anything"? I value and respect your knowledge and opinion along with everyone else's here. Sorry, if you took that as disregarding your help? That was not my intention. I received my B distributor today from Ken Parker and guess I will just forge on with my plan.

[zzlegend]

Originally Posted by Nosetime

Bill. I was just looking for advice and opinions...so "what I heard" did not jive with your experience and now your "sorry I posted anything"? I value and respect your knowledge and opinion along with everyone else's here. Sorry, if you took that as disregarding your help? That was not my intention. I received my B distributor today from Ken Parker and guess I will just forge on with my plan.

Let us know how it turns out. Good luck with it. Some times you just have to look at the source when it comes to comments.

[Nosetime]

Thanks ZZ, I have not forgot your offer to talk, I was just waiting to get some parts and have some relevant questions for you. Regards, Greg.

[Onlybackroads]

Yes please post how it goes! I'm running a B head at the moment, plan on using a Holley 94 and headers, also researching which distributor to buy. Curious how much the B dist will "wake the car up" compared to manually adjusting, and if the Mallory is much better than the B.

[wensum]

Originally Posted by Bob C

Bubbas has new Mallory's that have been reworked for proper advance.
http://www.bubbasignition.com/4-bangers.html

Bob

As a result of this item, I purchased a Mallory distributor from Bubba (Jim Linder) and have just installed it.
I was surprised at how comprehensive the kit was, with coil, shaft and Nu Rex timing indicator.
The installation was simple although I felt regret at losing the manual advance and retard and associated linkages, the winged distributor cap and the theft proof cable. The engine bay does look tidier.
To my delight, the cold motor started more promptly than normal and idled smoothly. There was no pinking which could happen previously with indelicate use of the throttle and with the spark advanced a fraction too far.
I had convinced myself that the idling problems I was experiencing was because the twin Stromberg carburettors were causing the motor to be over-carburetted, but the Mallory distributor provided perfect idling.
Most importantly the motors rev range has been improved and the all round driveability has been substantially improved.
Whilst no longer looking original, this improvement is really worthwhile.

[CT Jack]

I have an FS Ignition's distributor called the "Zipper" installed in my 31 coupe. It looks like a stock "A" distributor and has counter weights for the centrifugal advance function. It also has a solid state electronic ignition module in place of points. This unit makes driving my A a real joy. Engine starting is virtuallly instant. Traveling up hills provides automatic advance for optimal engine performance. The advance retard lever on the column is locked and is strictly used for looks.

[captndan]

Bert's for the distributor Dave Renner for the modern top plate. It's a thing of beauty.