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Old 07-11-2020, 01:43 PM   #14
Tom Endy
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Default Re: Question about distributor/condenser for Ford Model A - 1930

My recommendation is that the ignition on a Model A Ford be retained as Henry designed it. Over five million Model A's roamed the planet with it and it worked just fine. The condensers developed by A&L are highly recommended. All the suppliers carry them. The are identifiable by the three stake marks on the grounding strap. I have never seen one fail. The next important item on a Model A distributor is the fine multi-strand wire that connects the lower plate to the upper plate. I have taken hundreds of distributors apart and often find everything but the correct wire. The wire moves every time you move the spark control lever and the wire must have the ability to move smoothly with it. A properly rebuilt Model A distributor will give many years and miles of good service.

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