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Netclassics · 10-28-2023, 07:31 PM

I have a 8ba from 1952 in my car. What exactly is the correct vaccum distributor called / named or numerärs?
Need to find i good one as mine does not work
I have my 6v system still in the car
My very best regards
Lars Hedstrom Sweden

Merc Cruzer · 10-28-2023, 08:41 PM

It is call a: Load-o-matic. Pictures are worth a 1000 words. Hope this helps.

petehoovie · 10-28-2023, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc Cruzer

It is call a: Load-o-matic. Pictures are worth a 1000 words. Hope this helps.

V8 Bob · 10-29-2023, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Netclassics

I have a 8ba from 1952 in my car. What exactly is the correct vaccum distributor called / named or numerärs?
Need to find i good one as mine does not work
I have my 6v system still in the car
My very best regards
Lars Hedstrom Sweden

There are two styles of 8BA distributors, aluminum and cast iron, and they use different front covers, so you need to match what your engine has.
It maybe easier to fix what is not working with your present distributor. What does not work?

corvette8n · 10-29-2023, 07:15 AM

https://thirdgenauto.com/contact-us/

You can send it to Michael at Third Gen Automotive, he is a member on this forum, he can rebuild it for you. This way the distributor will be original to your car.

jimvette59 · 10-29-2023, 08:07 AM

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Exactly what doesn't work on your distributor ?

38 coupe · 10-29-2023, 10:02 AM

Most 8BA era distributors work well after typical tune up efforts: verified good or new vacuum advance, verified free to move plate, good or new points, good condenser, new rotor, new cap. Set initial timing and go. This is a "modern" single points type distributor that is easy to work on and conveniently located. These are easy in all the ways the earlier distributors are difficult.

10-28-2023, 07:31 PM	#1
Netclassics Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stockholm , Sweden Posts: 9	Distributor for -52 8ba ??? I have a 8ba from 1952 in my car. What exactly is the correct vaccum distributor called / named or numerärs? Need to find i good one as mine does not work I have my 6v system still in the car My very best regards Lars Hedstrom Sweden

10-29-2023, 07:15 AM	#5
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 3,323	Re: Distributor for -52 8ba ??? https://thirdgenauto.com/contact-us/ You can send it to Michael at Third Gen Automotive, he is a member on this forum, he can rebuild it for you. This way the distributor will be original to your car.

10-29-2023, 08:07 AM	#6
jimvette59 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Perry OH Posts: 1,370	Re: Distributor for -52 8ba ??? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Exactly what doesn't work on your distributor ?

10-29-2023, 10:02 AM	#7
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,135	Re: Distributor for -52 8ba ??? Most 8BA era distributors work well after typical tune up efforts: verified good or new vacuum advance, verified free to move plate, good or new points, good condenser, new rotor, new cap. Set initial timing and go. This is a "modern" single points type distributor that is easy to work on and conveniently located. These are easy in all the ways the earlier distributors are difficult.