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11-01-2018, 10:49 AM | #1 |
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dist. wire-lower plate
Hi All,
One of my winter projects is to build up a stock distributor. My question is the lower plate wire-can it be/should it be-heat shrunk to protect it from shorting against the body? I have not done this yet I am just thinking ahead and planning. Thanks, Mike
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11-01-2018, 11:03 AM | #2 |
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Re: dist. wire-lower plate
Take a look at Vince's site for his solution to the wire problem.
http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/adistlowerplate.htm Bob |
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11-01-2018, 11:11 AM | #3 |
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Re: dist. wire-lower plate
Thanks Bob, that answers my question. Does anyone know what screw size the little screws that hold the lower plate down are?
Mike
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11-01-2018, 12:10 PM | #4 |
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From the parts book 8-32x1/4" round head
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11-01-2018, 12:59 PM | #5 |
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Thanks again Bob.
Mike
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11-02-2018, 09:49 AM | #7 |
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Re: dist. wire-lower plate
If you use heat shrink over the wire it will be too stiff.
Test lead wire such as used on good, not cheapies, multi meters is nice and flexible and sturdy enough.
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11-02-2018, 10:29 AM | #8 |
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Re: dist. wire-lower plate
The parts houses sell a nice flexible wire for the lower plate.
Bert's, Bratton's, and Snyder's are a few. |
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Hmm, must be Vince is still mad. He still doesn't post and he always has some good info.
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11-02-2018, 02:21 PM | #10 |
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Re: dist. wire-lower plate
I have a bunch of parts already but I don't remember if I have the covered lower wire or not. I will dig into it after I finish rebuilding my stove clock. Thanks for the replies.
Mike
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11-05-2018, 06:49 PM | #12 |
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Ok I went and looked and my stash of parts and only need the three lower plate screws and the wire. Here is the lower plate I have is it still good to use? I thought they were supposed to be nicely curved not 'bent'.
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11-06-2018, 02:38 AM | #13 |
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Those look good. Here's a picture of mine.
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11-06-2018, 06:34 AM | #14 |
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Re: dist. wire-lower plate
Can one build a zipper distributor cheaper than the $400+ ones selling on various sights?
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11-06-2018, 10:00 AM | #15 |
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Thanks Tom,
Just need to find the wire and get a few screws and I will be in business. Mike
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I am working on an old distributor and I installed a new lower plate from Snyders with the longer wire. I need to know if I have mounted the wire to the original upper plate correcctly. The lug held on by the nut seems likely to contact the body if it shifts even a little bit. Should I do something more to insulate it further? See attached photos.
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10-29-2020, 05:09 PM | #17 |
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This is how it should look.
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10-29-2020, 06:57 PM | #18 |
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OT, but I superglued that insulating washer to the bus to make installing the condenser easier.
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Quote:
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