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04-24-2023, 07:43 AM | #1 |
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Distributor point plate repair
Over the years, I've accumulated a pile of distributor plates that to some degree the fiber insulator plate has dissapeared or has become damaged.
Anybody here know whether these are reproduced? I have some very nice plates that just need a bit of TLC to be redeployed. MRR |
04-24-2023, 07:54 AM | #2 |
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Re: Distributor point plate repair
Can't help with the fiber plate. But just as important is making sure the center hole in the upper plate has no slop on the center casting. It pivots on this and any slop will translate into point gap variation. I have a box full of old upper plates and all have some wear at this location.
If you have bunch of these plates and at least some have no appreciable wear on the center hole, you could probably transfer the fiber pieces from the worn plates to the good ones. Last edited by ndnchf; 04-24-2023 at 08:29 AM. |
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04-24-2023, 11:46 AM | #3 |
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Re: Distributor point plate repair
Go to your local hardware store and go through the boxes with various sizes of fiber washers. There ought to be at least one that is close enough to replace the original washer on the upper plate. If the thickness isn't enough, try two washers. If the outside diameter is too wide, either ignore it or trim to suit yourself.
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04-24-2023, 11:50 AM | #4 |
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Re: Distributor point plate repair
Preening the perimeter of the center hole can sometimes compensate for wear. Dress with a file. Same goes for the tabs that ride in the outside edge of the casting.
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04-24-2023, 12:43 PM | #5 |
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04-24-2023, 02:52 PM | #6 |
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04-24-2023, 03:03 PM | #7 |
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Re: Distributor point plate repair
The problem is just about every original plate out there has a worn center hole which will cause point gap variation. There is an excellent reproduction of the upper plate that fits perfectly with virtually no slop, and its under $10. I just used one and it is great.
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...6336&cat=41666 |
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04-24-2023, 07:08 PM | #9 |
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Re: Distributor point plate repair
The insulator itself might be easy enough to fabricate. It's also fairly easy to rivet onto the plate. The big issue is the post on which the points rotate would need to be fabricated and riveted to the new insulator. I don't think it would be easy to remove it from an old insulator and reuse. As posted, the Snyder repo is pretty good for the money. I know, I know .......... it's hard to not be able to reuse an original part that you're hoping might be brought back to life.
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