Harmon Collins?
 

Recent addition to collection. Seller described it as "HC flathead distributor dual point conversion" however I think he may have meant Dual Coil Conversion.


It is missing the expensive HC rotor and the HC spacer/second coil wire piece.
It has a 4 lobe cam, but the stock crab cap and rotor still fit.


The dist plate has been modified to accept a set of unknown points. look at the support for the upper shaft bushing, it has been cut and welded to clear the points.


It appears to be well used.


Just curious.

Re: Harmon Collins?
 

Takes Benedix aircraft magneto points, rotor and intermediate plate are near impossible to find in usable condition. I believe you would be money ahead to find a complete unit if this is what you want.if in fact it is a H&C distributor.

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...0&d=1772800813

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...1&d=1772800813

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...2&d=1772800813

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...3&d=1772800813

Re: Harmon Collins?
 

Appears to be well used? Well, just file the points as my father did in the '30s, '40s, '50s!

Re: Harmon Collins?
 

I agree with Kiwi Tony - given it is missing all the hard to get parts . . . you're FAR better off finding one in good condition and then having it rebuilt by somebody who knows these units.

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Should have a information tag on the bottom if it is HC if the tag has been remove there should be two small rivets that held the tag in place or the two small holes for the rivets. Your also missing the spacer on the top of the main shaft that HC used.

Re: Harmon Collins?
 

Not sure how much you paid, but recently there was one completely restored with really nice cap and rotor with two Mallory 6V coils for $500 shipped.

Like Tony & Dale mentioned, I'm afraid yours will cost you much more after you source all of the required parts.

They are out there, so take your time and find a better one. You'll be miles ahead.

Re: Harmon Collins?
 

I don’t know what you have there but I don’t believe it is a H&C distributor. Too many differences. Pic is of a H&C distributor.

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Re: Harmon Collins?
 

Thanks Pete.

Re: Harmon Collins?
 

Thanks KiWinUS, that's what I think. Looks homemade. No HC data plate or holes where it would have been mounted. Even if I found a HC rotor, no way it would mount on this. Definitely has a 4 lobe cam yet stock rotor??


I got this from Vern Tardel,it was not expensive