08-27-2017, 12:12 PM | #1 |
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Distributor
I have heard that a Willy`s Jeep four cylinder distributor can be modified to fit on a Model A engine,Yes I know anything can be modified,but is this an easy job?
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08-27-2017, 12:31 PM | #2 |
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Re: Distributor
Would't that be interesting....an easy way to get mechanical advance....
I have both, but do not have the long one piece drive for the Model A distributor to measure... And the section that would fit into the Model A head is larger on the Willys distributor...This one is an Autolite IAD 4008....
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08-27-2017, 02:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: Distributor
Here is one I did, still need to put it on the distributor machine and set the advance curve.
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08-27-2017, 03:24 PM | #4 |
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Re: Distributor
Bob that looks pretty nice....
What did you have to do to the Autolite to make it work? Looks like you replaced the mounting section....or did you turn it down?
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08-27-2017, 03:39 PM | #5 |
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Re: Distributor
I just turned it down to the size of the Model A, shortened the shaft and milled
the offset tang. I don't know if it was necessary but I modified the Jeep clamp to work on the A head by adding the little peg to fit in the little hole on the head. Bob |
08-28-2017, 07:05 AM | #6 |
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