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DANA BIZZELL · 07-26-2014, 09:19 PM

I am sure i have not been making my self clear, need to remove pop out cable from distributor to install terminal box. Can i take switch lose at dash and unscrew cable from distributor then thread box up cable reattach cable to distributor.
Thanks for help.
Dana

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 07-26-2014, 09:29 PM

Yes, maybe depending on the year. The early 'banana type' can't but later style can. Just remove hold down clamp.

Tom Wesenberg · 07-26-2014, 09:45 PM

I would think the distributor needs to be lifted up for ANY cable with the forged hold down. Be sure to drain the coolant before you remove the clamp nut, or you may (will) wind up with coolant in the cylinder and oil pan.

DANA BIZZELL · 07-27-2014, 06:40 AM

There is no hold down clamp.
Thanks

jw hash · 07-27-2014, 12:12 PM

if there is no hold down clamp on the cable loosing up the lock screw and remove the distributor it is easy and it will only let it go right back in the same spot. it will NOT change your timing.

Tom Wesenberg · 07-27-2014, 12:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jw hash

if there is no hold down clamp on the cable loosing up the lock screw and remove the distributor it is easy and it will only let it go right back in the same spot. it will NOT change your timing.

Yep, that's how I'd do it. It's quicker and easier than pulling the switch from the instrument panel.

larrys40 · 07-28-2014, 12:01 AM

Dana,
Follow the above advice from Brent,John, and Tom... Assuming you really do have a popout.. If you should have a key switch with small wire it then you only have to pull that through and back when re-installing.

Incidentally, if you are replacing the terminal box with an original, great! If using a repro they take a couple of fixes to safely use. one, the screws come not fully tight on the back. Note the originals were brass studs, the repros are screws. If the screws should back out you have a short against the firewall. Tighten them, and fill the screw head cavity with quick set epoxy as insurance. You won't be sorry.
When re-installing everything be sure to use good high quality harnesses, soldered flag terminals on the terminal box end. All stud nuts tight.

Good luck!
Larry Shepard

07-26-2014, 09:19 PM	#1
DANA BIZZELL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: FRANKSTON TX Posts: 117	Installing terminal box I am sure i have not been making my self clear, need to remove pop out cable from distributor to install terminal box. Can i take switch lose at dash and unscrew cable from distributor then thread box up cable reattach cable to distributor. Thanks for help. Dana

07-26-2014, 09:29 PM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,508	Re: Installing terminal box Yes, maybe depending on the year. The early 'banana type' can't but later style can. Just remove hold down clamp. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

07-26-2014, 09:45 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Installing terminal box I would think the distributor needs to be lifted up for ANY cable with the forged hold down. Be sure to drain the coolant before you remove the clamp nut, or you may (will) wind up with coolant in the cylinder and oil pan.

07-27-2014, 06:40 AM	#4
DANA BIZZELL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: FRANKSTON TX Posts: 117	Re: Installing terminal box There is no hold down clamp. Thanks

07-27-2014, 12:12 PM	#5
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: Installing terminal box if there is no hold down clamp on the cable loosing up the lock screw and remove the distributor it is easy and it will only let it go right back in the same spot. it will NOT change your timing.

07-28-2014, 12:01 AM	#7
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: Installing terminal box Dana, Follow the above advice from Brent,John, and Tom... Assuming you really do have a popout.. If you should have a key switch with small wire it then you only have to pull that through and back when re-installing. Incidentally, if you are replacing the terminal box with an original, great! If using a repro they take a couple of fixes to safely use. one, the screws come not fully tight on the back. Note the originals were brass studs, the repros are screws. If the screws should back out you have a short against the firewall. Tighten them, and fill the screw head cavity with quick set epoxy as insurance. You won't be sorry. When re-installing everything be sure to use good high quality harnesses, soldered flag terminals on the terminal box end. All stud nuts tight. Good luck! Larry Shepard