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henry's 31 · 10-28-2017, 11:21 PM

Just replaced the Distributor on my Station Wagon Project. All went well until I tried to screw the wire to the side of the distributor. I was using a new wire from the starter switch and noticed I cant screw it more than a few turns. I used another spare distributor and tried to screw a new wire to the side of the spare distributor with the same outcome. I feel 2 or 3 turns are not enough. Any suggestions of what I am doing wrong?

Jim/GA · 10-28-2017, 11:25 PM

You are doing nothing wrong. 2 or 3 turns are enough.

It is not a pipe connection with pressurized fluid that is going to leak out. In fact, if you screw it in too far, you will short it out inside and you will get no spark.

burner31 · 10-28-2017, 11:53 PM

Just snug...don't over tighten

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-29-2017, 06:01 AM

I did Minervas' ALMOST too tight. When she warmed up, "something" expanded & PFFFT-DEAD! Loosened 1/2 turn & she wuz SMILIN' again.
Bill Happy

Dick M · 10-29-2017, 02:39 PM

I do not recommend you screw the wire into the dissy. Instead, hold the wire still and screw the dissy into the plug. You can break the wire inside the housing by turning it..

henry's 31 · 10-29-2017, 04:06 PM

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Thank you all for your great replies. It is always a long time between working with the distributor and we tend to forget. This is why I love this Forum. Have "A" great week!

burner31 · 10-29-2017, 05:53 PM

I was going to reply...

"You have to drink more beer"
or
"Maybe the distributor wire has standards"
or
"You might have a low testosterone level"
or
"It might be in a committed relationship already"

But then I changed my mind.

10-28-2017, 11:21 PM	#1
henry's 31 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus(Cataula) Georgia Posts: 849	Problem screwing Distributor wire Just replaced the Distributor on my Station Wagon Project. All went well until I tried to screw the wire to the side of the distributor. I was using a new wire from the starter switch and noticed I cant screw it more than a few turns. I used another spare distributor and tried to screw a new wire to the side of the spare distributor with the same outcome. I feel 2 or 3 turns are not enough. Any suggestions of what I am doing wrong? __________________ Henry' s 31

10-28-2017, 11:25 PM	#2
Jim/GA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Young Harris, GA Posts: 1,819	Re: Problem screwing Distributor wire You are doing nothing wrong. 2 or 3 turns are enough. It is not a pipe connection with pressurized fluid that is going to leak out. In fact, if you screw it in too far, you will short it out inside and you will get no spark. __________________ Jim Cannon Former MAFCA Technical Director "Have a Model A day!"

10-28-2017, 11:53 PM	#3
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Problem screwing Distributor wire Just snug...don't over tighten __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

10-29-2017, 06:01 AM	#4
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Problem screwing Distributor wire I did Minervas' ALMOST too tight. When she warmed up, "something" expanded & PFFFT-DEAD! Loosened 1/2 turn & she wuz SMILIN' again. Bill Happy __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF" Last edited by BILL WILLIAMSON; 10-29-2017 at 06:02 AM. Reason: CAIN'T SPEL

10-29-2017, 02:39 PM	#5
Dick M Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ukiah, CA Posts: 477	Re: Problem screwing Distributor wire I do not recommend you screw the wire into the dissy. Instead, hold the wire still and screw the dissy into the plug. You can break the wire inside the housing by turning it..

10-29-2017, 04:06 PM	#6
henry's 31 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus(Cataula) Georgia Posts: 849	Re: Problem screwing Distributor wire Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you all for your great replies. It is always a long time between working with the distributor and we tend to forget. This is why I love this Forum. Have "A" great week! __________________ Henry' s 31

10-29-2017, 05:53 PM	#7
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Problem screwing Distributor wire I was going to reply... "You have to drink more beer" or "Maybe the distributor wire has standards" or "You might have a low testosterone level" or "It might be in a committed relationship already" But then I changed my mind. __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B Last edited by burner31; 10-29-2017 at 06:18 PM.