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Terry, NJ · 03-17-2012, 12:09 PM

I just got whjat is supposed to be a mod B dist. It appears to fit an A head. It has a round Dist. cap, external condensor, no visible advance parts, A connection that sticks out through a notch in the cap The points are the later Ford type. Is it what it's supposed to be? And where do I get a cap for it? Points, rotor ?
Terry

pat in Santa Cruz · 03-17-2012, 12:39 PM

it sounds like you have a distributor with a mish mash of parts. Some genuine and some not. Heres where to start looking for B dist info:

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/bdistributordetails.htm

they are difficult to get correct parts, specifically springs. David Renner will rebuild it so it actually works. BTW, the timing is different too. Follow the links on Vinces site on B timing to find out how. Personally, I think they're a PITA. I prefer to have control over the advance. But, if you want an automatic advancing distributor, try one from FS ignitions.

1931 flamingo · 03-17-2012, 01:51 PM

On the EV8 site is a fellow who rebuilds dist, BUBBA's. He might be able to hook you up with springs or other parts.
Paul in CT

Kurt in NJ · 03-17-2012, 03:09 PM

The "B" dist can use the same cap and rotor as A, the points are close to A, the difference is in how the spring is attached to the plate

Purdy Swoft · 03-17-2012, 03:21 PM

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I agree with Pat in Santa Cruz. You will also need a model B timing cover to less complicate setting the timing. I always found the model B distributors not to advance properly and run retarded. I wouldn't use it. If you decide to run it and need a model B timing cover, I've got one reasonable. If you want it, PM me.

03-17-2012, 12:09 PM	#1
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	B distributor I just got whjat is supposed to be a mod B dist. It appears to fit an A head. It has a round Dist. cap, external condensor, no visible advance parts, A connection that sticks out through a notch in the cap The points are the later Ford type. Is it what it's supposed to be? And where do I get a cap for it? Points, rotor ? Terry

03-17-2012, 12:39 PM	#2
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: B distributor it sounds like you have a distributor with a mish mash of parts. Some genuine and some not. Heres where to start looking for B dist info: http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/bdistributordetails.htm they are difficult to get correct parts, specifically springs. David Renner will rebuild it so it actually works. BTW, the timing is different too. Follow the links on Vinces site on B timing to find out how. Personally, I think they're a PITA. I prefer to have control over the advance. But, if you want an automatic advancing distributor, try one from FS ignitions.

03-17-2012, 01:51 PM	#3
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: B distributor On the EV8 site is a fellow who rebuilds dist, BUBBA's. He might be able to hook you up with springs or other parts. Paul in CT

03-17-2012, 03:09 PM	#4
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: B distributor The "B" dist can use the same cap and rotor as A, the points are close to A, the difference is in how the spring is attached to the plate

03-17-2012, 03:21 PM	#5
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: B distributor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I agree with Pat in Santa Cruz. You will also need a model B timing cover to less complicate setting the timing. I always found the model B distributors not to advance properly and run retarded. I wouldn't use it. If you decide to run it and need a model B timing cover, I've got one reasonable. If you want it, PM me.