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09-04-2010, 10:40 PM | #1 |
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Dizzy adapter
Do I need an adapter to put a crab style distributor on a '38 flathead?
The only adapter I've seen is from Speedway but their catalog says it's for putting a '37 thru '41 dizzy on a '42 thru '48 engine. |
09-04-2010, 10:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: Dizzy adapter
Yes, you do need an adapter. This is where I got mine. Good folks. Ed
http://www.thepitstopgary.com/pricelist.html Adapter/Spacer plate to use 2-bolt 21A (crab type) distributor on 32-41 engines$55.00 |
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09-04-2010, 11:01 PM | #3 |
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Re: Dizzy adapter
Yes, you will need an adapter to space out the 42 - 48 distributor if you are using the original '38 cam and this adapter also converts the three bolt timing gear cover to allow mounting of the two bolt distributor. See photo.
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09-04-2010, 11:26 PM | #4 |
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Re: Dizzy adapter
But I have the 2 bolt front cover also so I would just need the button adapter for the cam??
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09-05-2010, 05:50 AM | #5 |
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Re: Dizzy adapter
Not the "button" adaptor. Use the spacer plate as Ed Pitts described. When using the 2 bolt cover the cam "sticks out too far" (approx 7/16) so you need the spacer plate. Dick Spadora sells them also. Call him and he will answer all your questions before you order. John
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09-05-2010, 06:33 AM | #6 |
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Re: Dizzy adapter
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As stated before Dick Spadaro carries the dist adapter, contact him for what you need . Good luck Bill |
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