3 bolt to 2 bolt distributor adapter
 

Would like to purchase a crab style distributor for my 59A 24 stud engine. Need a 2 to 3 bolt adapter on timing cover. Speed Way, VanPelt and Joe's Antiques are out of them and everything is backordered.
Has anyone purchased one lately ?. ........... Thanks

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I need one too..

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when you get one, check the fit before thinking you are ready to bolt it down. mine, and others, have had to file off a bit...i think the corner of the vacuum boss, i forget, but look it over.

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Check with Third Gen Automotive, C and G Parts, or All Ford Parts.

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I just fitted one and I did file the corner of the vacuum boss off. I bought mine 10 years ago so can't help on supplier.

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I’ve sandcast my own in aluminum but since I’m in Sweden I guess that’s to no help

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Here's a super nice one that you can count on fitting properly.

eBay item number:124637088858

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Not to hijack but for information.
Can you use a 2 bolt plate instead of the 3 bolt plate or is there more to it than that?

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#8...the crab is deeper so even with a 2 bolt cover you'll still need a spacer.
Charlie ny

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There's more to it than that. The shaft on the distributor that engages the end of the camshaft is longer on '42 - '48 distributors. Thus, the need to "space" it away from the cam.

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Thanks all. Great help.
Now I know.

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Re using a 2 bolt plate. Yes you can, but you need a spacer to set the distributer out by the difference between a short cam and a long cam. It's a bit simpler than the 3 to 2 bolt adaptor.

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I'm confused. The OP stated he is looking for a crab dist for his 59A engine. The 59A engine has a crab dist standard unless somebody installed an early 3 bolt front cover.

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My thoughts exactly. It must not truly be a 59A, maybe a 39-41 24 stud?

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Ha! I saw that one last night!! Click the link below for a GOOD chuckle!!! DD


https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...88858&_sacat=0

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This is the timing cover and Helmet Distributor on my 59A engine. I,m not sure of the year other than it is a 24 stud engine. I bought it "as is " and am attempting to get it running with a reconditioned crab distributor

thanks for all the help and information

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Sending a pm with address, thinking your fairly close by...I got one of those kicking around in my V8 pile-O-parts.

Probably will not use it on my pigpen flathead project so hope to help you get yours running. Scott

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Some pictures of my adapter on the "pigpen", will get it mailed out to you Jake.

Makes it especially nice knowing it will contribute to keeping a Walt Dupont built Flathead running again:D

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You can see the area of the vac port that needs filing. It's very close to the hex on the vac brake.

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Jake,
Check your e mail....I found adapters as well.
Charlie ny