|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
01-23-2017, 08:06 PM | #1 |
Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 98
|
8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
Looking for a manual or page from one that would step by set discuss the installation of the stock distributor.
|
01-23-2017, 08:17 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: now Kuna, Idaho
Posts: 3,778
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
Go to a used book store and find a Motor Manual, Chilton's Manual, etc. from the 1950's. This will have all the information you need.
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
01-23-2017, 08:43 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rogersville, TN
Posts: 797
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
Are the heads on?
Pull plug from #1. Turn over engine by hand until the thumb you have on #1 plug hole is pushed off by compression. Is the little pointer on the front cover pointing at the nick on the front pulley? If not, easily turn crank until it is. Drop in distributor, rotate body until rotor points to the cap position you want to be #1. Clamp down, install cap and wires and see if it will crank. Loosen clamp and rotate distributor to best vacuum setting and idle. Tighten clamp. This worked for me, your results may vary. Last edited by hotrodA; 01-23-2017 at 11:50 PM. |
01-24-2017, 09:31 AM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Coral Springs FL
Posts: 10,919
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
Great explanation. The OEM number one on the cap is the terminal that's at 6 o'clock.
Here's more info.: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=184107 and here: http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...53_239-255.htm Click on the engine diagram/picture to enlarge. Last edited by 19Fordy; 01-24-2017 at 12:11 PM. |
01-24-2017, 09:37 AM | #5 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA
Posts: 4,148
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
Quote:
|
|
01-24-2017, 10:33 PM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Iowa
Posts: 1,634
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
|
01-25-2017, 09:24 AM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Auburn, MA
Posts: 2,106
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
Just to clarify a bit The rotor is pointing at #1 and the points are about to open. You may need to make a few attempts as the rotor turns as you seat the distributor. Just position it as you want it and subtract the amount of turn as it goes in. You want to be about the mid point on the adjustment.
__________________
“The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound |
01-28-2017, 03:45 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Marana Arizona
Posts: 1,776
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
It's a flathead, remember it's 1-2-3-4 front to rear on passenger side, 5-6-7-8- front to rear on drivers side. Some have forgotten this and .... :-)
|
01-28-2017, 05:19 PM | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Iowa
Posts: 1,634
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
Be sure to set the final timing with a timing light. It is the only way to be sure. Timing lights are still around. I've had mine for over 60 years, and still use it.
|
02-08-2017, 11:26 AM | #10 |
Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 98
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
.thanks for all the input. My computer has been down and could not respond sooner. I am in the middle of painting the engine and will use you advise soon.
|
05-15-2017, 08:39 PM | #11 |
Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 98
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
To answer Bubbas post.
Heads are on 51 EBA with loadomatic Timing mark on pulley, lined up with pin on engine. Rotor pointing at #1 on cap at 6 o'clock. Something is still wrong. Won't start What do you think? |
05-15-2017, 08:49 PM | #12 |
Member Emeritus
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wichita KS
Posts: 16,132
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
Are you getting a spark at the plug?
|
05-15-2017, 09:56 PM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Star, MS
Posts: 4,024
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
The engine turns two revolutions to one rev of the distributor. You can have the timing marks lined up and not be on compression stroke. Do as advised and put your thumb over #1 spark plug hole and wait for compression as the timing mark nears the pin. Then install the distributor pointed to #1 terminal on the cap.
If it still doesn't start, turn the distributor back and forth while cranking the engine. To see if the distributor is firing, remove the coil wire from the distributor cap and hold the end near a metal piece on the engine. Crank over the engine and look for arcing from the coil wire to ground. If it is firing, the coil and points seem to be working. |
05-16-2017, 06:09 AM | #14 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Auburn, MA
Posts: 2,106
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
Bubba left out something important. With the rotor pointing at #1 the cam lobe should just be starting to open the points. With power on a test light on the coil terminal going to the distributor will turn off just as the points start to open. This method will get you almost spot on.
__________________
“The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound |
07-03-2017, 04:42 PM | #15 |
Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 98
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
Well gentlemen...I have gone through the process described above several times and all I get is back firing. I have to be missing something. ????
|
07-03-2017, 05:12 PM | #16 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: East Hartford, Ct
Posts: 5,898
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
Quote:
Diagram added for reference.
__________________
DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES Last edited by 51 MERC-CT; 07-03-2017 at 05:35 PM. |
|
07-14-2017, 01:59 PM | #17 |
Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 98
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
had plug wires 5 and 6 crossed. Also put a rebuild kit in the fuel pump. Car is running now. Should I reinstall the vacuum line before adjusting final distributor setting?
|
07-14-2017, 05:12 PM | #18 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Oshkosh, Wi
Posts: 4,525
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
Reinstall the line after setting the distributor. Block it off while setting.
|
07-19-2017, 09:15 AM | #19 |
Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 98
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
All set. Purrrrs like a kitten
Thanks to everyone who responded |
07-19-2017, 09:42 AM | #20 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Posts: 985
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
Bet you will be wearing that smile all day
__________________
Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria |
07-19-2017, 10:16 AM | #21 |
Member Emeritus
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wichita KS
Posts: 16,132
|
Re: 8BA stock Distributer How to instal start to finish
Sounds like a success story!
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|