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Charlie ny · 05-03-2022, 10:42 AM

I'm shipping the last of the previous batch of the converted sbc / 8BA
distributors. My customers for these gems and I thank everybody that
stepped up and sent Load a Matic distributors so I could salvage the gears

and all who sent core sbc distributors.

The next batch will be started sometime in June. Top shelf vendors advise
me no new gears until MAYBE July. I'll pay $10 plus shipping for 8BA distributors with good gears....I'll salvage the gears.... for economy sake
I'd prefer 3 or 4 per box to keep shipping costs under control. I'm once again obviously out of gears. This situation will not effect my latest pricing $307 w/o the vac and $337 w/ the vac can.
After talking to engine guys I'm considering supplying these dists with the
max adv set at 20* eliminating the adjustable max adv.
I value any and all input.
Charlie ny

A bones · 05-04-2022, 07:49 PM

Here's hoping you get more supply.

Ol' Ron · 05-05-2022, 08:29 AM

I've spent a lot of time tuning flatheads, and 20 degs max mechanical advance is a good place to stop. During my racing years I found that the best "Track" preformance was at 17/18 degs fixed advance. we started the engine with the ignition OFF spun it up on 12 volts and turned t on. This prevented starter jam ups. However when running the engine on a chassis dyno, max power usually came in at a round 24/6 degs adv. Unfortunately the engine didn't preform very well on the track where you needed acceleration. Then there's economy and a lean mixture need more advance , so 28/30 comes to mind. You can actually get these engines to run on a 15 + AF ratio.. But this takes a putzer
Gramps

Charlie ny · 05-05-2022, 10:06 AM

Ron,
Thanks for the input....Alice and I will NEVER forget our time together with you.
Stay healthy !!! Stay young !!!
Charlie

51504bat · 05-05-2022, 12:30 PM

Swap meets are starting again. One this Saturday, another later this month, and one in mid June. I'll see if any turn up.

1932chevy · 05-07-2022, 01:08 PM

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I doubt anyone would sell a stock flathead distributor for 10$ maybe $20-25. I would pass this cost onto your buyer and let them eat it up. You probably are one of the few offering this service/product. so for those without a lathe you are their guy.

I bought a few Mallory distributors this year for 20$ But none of them had the tach drive I wanted for this conversion. I was told that I got a deal

flatjack9 · 05-07-2022, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1932chevy

I doubt anyone would sell a stock flathead distributor for 10$ maybe $20-25. I would pass this cost onto your buyer and let them eat it up. You probably are one of the few offering this service/product. so for those without a lathe you are their guy.

I bought a few Mallory distributors this year for 20$ But none of them had the tach drive I wanted for this conversion. I was told that I got a deal

I would.

flatjack9 · 05-07-2022, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1932chevy

I doubt anyone would sell a stock flathead distributor for 10$ maybe $20-25. I would pass this cost onto your buyer and let them eat it up. You probably are one of the few offering this service/product. so for those without a lathe you are their guy.

I bought a few Mallory distributors this year for 20$ But none of them had the tach drive I wanted for this conversion. I was told that I got a deal

I would and I will.

Charlie ny · 05-07-2022, 07:00 PM

Thank you Jack...
I'm loathe to pass something like this gear fubar onto customers.

Charlie ny

tubman · 05-08-2022, 03:39 PM

I'm really into "flattop" Mallory distributors. I would not take a Mallory that did not have points, condenser, rotor, or cap. for free.

Unless you have those parts, the Mallory's are worth scrap.

transbytip · 05-08-2022, 10:59 PM

Charlie did you get my p.m.Cliff.

demingboy · 05-10-2022, 09:04 AM

Hey there. I just installed the one I purchased from you. Incorrectly thanked Bubba. Followed your instructions and it cranked right up and ran great. Timing even showed good and it sounds more throaty if you will. I have a 6volt pos ground and had tried a petronix in my old distributor. The one you built for me is fantastic.
If you want mt old gear I can cut it off the shaft and send it to you. I only have the one but its trash to me.
Thanks again

05-03-2022, 10:42 AM	#1
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	8BA/ SBC distributors I'm shipping the last of the previous batch of the converted sbc / 8BA distributors. My customers for these gems and I thank everybody that stepped up and sent Load a Matic distributors so I could salvage the gears and all who sent core sbc distributors. The next batch will be started sometime in June. Top shelf vendors advise me no new gears until MAYBE July. I'll pay $10 plus shipping for 8BA distributors with good gears....I'll salvage the gears.... for economy sake I'd prefer 3 or 4 per box to keep shipping costs under control. I'm once again obviously out of gears. This situation will not effect my latest pricing $307 w/o the vac and $337 w/ the vac can. After talking to engine guys I'm considering supplying these dists with the max adv set at 20* eliminating the adjustable max adv. I value any and all input. Charlie ny

05-04-2022, 07:49 PM	#2
A bones Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CLAYTON DE Posts: 1,283	Re: 8BA/ SBC distributors Here's hoping you get more supply. __________________ Enjoy yer day. Tom Hate can't fix what it started.

05-05-2022, 08:29 AM	#3
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: 8BA/ SBC distributors I've spent a lot of time tuning flatheads, and 20 degs max mechanical advance is a good place to stop. During my racing years I found that the best "Track" preformance was at 17/18 degs fixed advance. we started the engine with the ignition OFF spun it up on 12 volts and turned t on. This prevented starter jam ups. However when running the engine on a chassis dyno, max power usually came in at a round 24/6 degs adv. Unfortunately the engine didn't preform very well on the track where you needed acceleration. Then there's economy and a lean mixture need more advance , so 28/30 comes to mind. You can actually get these engines to run on a 15 + AF ratio.. But this takes a putzer Gramps

05-05-2022, 10:06 AM	#4
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: 8BA/ SBC distributors Ron, Thanks for the input....Alice and I will NEVER forget our time together with you. Stay healthy !!! Stay young !!! Charlie

05-05-2022, 12:30 PM	#5
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,024	Re: 8BA/ SBC distributors Swap meets are starting again. One this Saturday, another later this month, and one in mid June. I'll see if any turn up. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

05-07-2022, 01:08 PM	#6
1932chevy Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 43	Re: 8BA/ SBC distributors Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I doubt anyone would sell a stock flathead distributor for 10$ maybe $20-25. I would pass this cost onto your buyer and let them eat it up. You probably are one of the few offering this service/product. so for those without a lathe you are their guy. I bought a few Mallory distributors this year for 20$ But none of them had the tach drive I wanted for this conversion. I was told that I got a deal

05-07-2022, 07:00 PM	#9
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: 8BA/ SBC distributors Thank you Jack... I'm loathe to pass something like this gear fubar onto customers. Charlie ny

05-08-2022, 03:39 PM	#10
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: 8BA/ SBC distributors I'm really into "flattop" Mallory distributors. I would not take a Mallory that did not have points, condenser, rotor, or cap. for free. Unless you have those parts, the Mallory's are worth scrap.

05-08-2022, 10:59 PM	#11
transbytip Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ottumwa Ia. Posts: 132	Re: 8BA/ SBC distributors Charlie did you get my p.m.Cliff.

05-10-2022, 09:04 AM	#12
demingboy Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Cozumel and Deming N.M. Posts: 87	Re: 8BA/ SBC distributors Hey there. I just installed the one I purchased from you. Incorrectly thanked Bubba. Followed your instructions and it cranked right up and ran great. Timing even showed good and it sounds more throaty if you will. I have a 6volt pos ground and had tried a petronix in my old distributor. The one you built for me is fantastic. If you want mt old gear I can cut it off the shaft and send it to you. I only have the one but its trash to me. Thanks again