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09-24-2017, 04:50 PM | #1 |
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Distributor Question
When installing the condenser in the distributor there is a copper screw and insulating washer that go's in to tighten the condenser to the lower plate. The washer from what I gather go's in the hole and the copper screw through the washer then tightened into the condenser.
The washer that Snyder sells is to big to go into the distributor body. Am I missing something here as to my thoughts on how to install the washer? |
09-24-2017, 05:17 PM | #2 |
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Re: Distributor Question
The washer goes inside the distributor. The best way to install it is to remove the lower plate and use contact cement to glue it to the lower plate tab. Put it on the side facing the hole. Reinstall the lower plate. Insert the condenser and install the screw.
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09-24-2017, 07:07 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Distributor Question
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http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/condenser-hole-plug |
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09-25-2017, 08:28 AM | #4 |
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Re: Distributor Question
Thanks for the replies.
Took Tom's advise and used contact cement on the insulating washer and lower plate. Worked good. Thanks Last edited by Afordman31; 09-25-2017 at 01:07 PM. Reason: added to post |
09-25-2017, 01:43 PM | #5 |
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Re: Distributor Question
Is the washer really needed? Seems like the condenser keeps itself well centered in the dist housing?
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09-25-2017, 08:28 PM | #6 |
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09-25-2017, 09:08 PM | #7 |
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Re: Distributor Question
The washer will prevent the tab from being pushed up against the housing when the pop-out cable is screwed in. When this happens the distributor is shorted out. This is more likely to happen when the distributor has been modified for modern points. Without the original condenser in place the tab is left adrift and more easily pushed up against the housing.
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