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El Rat · 08-30-2013, 11:00 AM

Hi gents...was wondering if anyone had actual experience with an AB to 8 BA distributor adapter? I refer to the aftermarket piece that bolts to an AB camshaft that allows you to use a "late style" front cover and post hole distributor. Here's some questions:
1. Are there end-play issues i.e. (cam has no end-play or way too much)
2. Are there compatibility issues between factory distributor gear and the aftermarket gear
3. Why the huge disparity in prices between Speedway (they offer two), Honest Charlie and Flathead Jack.

Flathead Jack is easy to explain he is very proud of his parts...There seems to be more to the story! Thanks g

08-30-2013, 11:00 AM	#1
El Rat Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 260	AB / 8BA cam adapter Hi gents...was wondering if anyone had actual experience with an AB to 8 BA distributor adapter? I refer to the aftermarket piece that bolts to an AB camshaft that allows you to use a "late style" front cover and post hole distributor. Here's some questions: 1. Are there end-play issues i.e. (cam has no end-play or way too much) 2. Are there compatibility issues between factory distributor gear and the aftermarket gear 3. Why the huge disparity in prices between Speedway (they offer two), Honest Charlie and Flathead Jack. Flathead Jack is easy to explain he is very proud of his parts...There seems to be more to the story! Thanks g