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Steve T.

10-19-2016 07:11 AM

Looking for a solution

I have a 1946 Ford 1 ton , with the lower front mount distributor and the fan belt hits the bail wire that holds the cap in place. Is this a common thing ?(I wouldn't think so) I'll try just about anything.
Thanks Steve T.

38bill

10-19-2016 10:19 AM

Re: Looking for a solution

A photo would help as pulleys and thing may have been changed over the years. If nothing else you could switch to a crab cap and ditch the double cap and bail wire.

rotorwrench

10-19-2016 10:40 AM

Re: Looking for a solution

38bill's solution would be the easiest since you would only have to get the cap and the two clips to hold it plus a new set of ignition leads.There might be some extreme wear in the fan parts that allow it to droop. Parts are available for the 21A type fan hub assembly.

GB SISSON

10-19-2016 12:27 PM

Re: Looking for a solution

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve T. (Post 1371657)

I have a minor collection of '46-'47 tonners and I welcome you to this small club. I run the crab cap on everything here just like these guys said. People here are very helpful. And we like pictures!

Ross F-1

10-19-2016 01:30 PM

Re: Looking for a solution

Do you have the correct fan belt? Would one a little longer or shorter change the belt position enough that it would clear?

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