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Old 02-06-2021, 05:23 PM   #1
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Yeah, that is not a typo. Do you think this could have caused the erratic running and bucking? It's amazing that it even ran at all.

Bought a complete distributor from a supposedly reputable supplier, because Bubba was down at the time. Wasn't cheap either.

Who sells the best distributor cap and rotor
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Old 02-06-2021, 05:26 PM   #2
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Crazy! Got mine from Third Gen Automotive, never any issues with it.


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Old 02-06-2021, 05:53 PM   #3
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I thought that it was a well known fact that there is quality issue with some current reproduction crab caps and rotors. It pays to rotate these distributors by hand to make sure there is some clearance between the cap terminals and the rotor tip. Another example of out of spec reproduction parts. Better to find original Ford parts or older replacemment parts which were all good. Regards, Kevin.
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That rotor looks different than the one I have in my "rabbit ear".
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That rotor looks different than the one I have in my "rabbit ear".
Yes the "rabbit ear" cap rotor is different than the "crab" cap rotor.
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I get mine from 3rd Gen parts as well , Napa has a pretty good quality cap snd rotor too .
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I get mine from 3rd Gen parts as well , Napa has a pretty good quality cap snd rotor too .
How about the distributor parts Mac VanPelt supplies. Would rather buy from a supporter of the hobby, if possible?
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I like VanPelt and he is a great supporter of the hobby, BUT, so is 3rd Gen!!!!!!!!
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How about the distributor parts Mac VanPelt supplies. Would rather buy from a supporter of the hobby, if possible?
Are you NOT familiar with Michael Driskell, owner of 3rd Gen Automotive in McMinnville, Tennessee? Michael (one of our regulars) also goes by "35fordtn" here on the 'Barn. Click on the link below for a page from Michael's web site showing a sample of his high quality stock. He also has stepped-up and taken-over Roy Nacewicz' fastener business. Michael knows these old Fords and loves talking on the phone! Link below! There is NO BETTER supporter of this hobby than Michael Driskell! DD


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Are you NOT familiar with Michael Driskell, owner of 3rd Gen Automotive in McMinnville, Tennessee? Michael (one of our regulars) also goes by "35fordtn" here on the 'Barn. Click on the link below for a page from Michael's web site showing a sample of his high quality stock. He also has stepped-up and taken-over Roy Nacewicz' fastener business. Michael knows these old Fords and loves talking on the phone! Link below! There is NO BETTER supporter of this hobby than Michael Driskell! DD


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Just curious. Did you reach out to the vendor? Whether or not give our shop a call 844-327-5988 ask for Michael and I’ll hook you up.
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Coopman where does Ford Barn begin?
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Not sure exactly what you're asking, but Ryan took over the 'Barn we have here in May 2010. Ms. Shelly owned it before that, going back at least before 2001 or earlier. Is that what you were asking? DD
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How about the distributor parts Mac VanPelt supplies. Would rather buy from a supporter of the hobby, if possible?
Both 3rd Gen and Mac van pelt are both great to deal with. I try to get parts from multiple vendors to support them all a little. All my electrical I've purchased from 3rd Gen and rebuilt my rear end using parts from Mac van pelt. No complaints about either, quality of goods or service.
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I need to close out this thread with an apology. My statement of preference for a supporter of the hobby was regarding NAPA versus VanPelt or Third Gen, who are mainstays. The problem with the cap was installation, not the cap itself. Apparently I did not get the cap on square, because the rotor hit one of the contacts in the cap, with resulting damage and very erratic running.
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Good on you, drolston, for you mea culpa....
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