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BillM · 05-23-2014, 07:19 PM

So I take it the points are in series and spaced 45 degrees apart physically. The dwell Mart gives is 32 degrees which is still less than the overlapping Ford/Mallory spec of 36 so I'd think the Ford distributors have the advantage. The series connection could theoretically give a longer life between tuneups though.

Mart · 05-24-2014, 03:25 AM

They were built for industrial usage so dwell is adequate for the rev range envisaged and the broad foot is good for durability and longevity.

There is no vacuum hookup, just a mechanical advance.

Mart.

Graeme / New Zealand · 05-24-2014, 03:46 AM

I've never seen these dizzys before. Were they for Pilots and Bren gun carriers.?....see you never stop being amazed in the world of flatheads.

GB

Old Ford Addict · 05-24-2014, 08:11 AM

howabout like this?

Mart · 05-24-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Ford Addict

howabout like this?

Is that something sold specifically for this distributor or something that you made to fit?

Interesting to see another one piece cap?

Mart.

Old Ford Addict · 05-24-2014, 08:30 AM

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05-23-2014, 07:19 PM	#21
BillM Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 504	Re: Lucas Mech Dizzy point plate orientation So I take it the points are in series and spaced 45 degrees apart physically. The dwell Mart gives is 32 degrees which is still less than the overlapping Ford/Mallory spec of 36 so I'd think the Ford distributors have the advantage. The series connection could theoretically give a longer life between tuneups though. __________________ My web page: http://myplace.frontier.com/~wgmumaw/

05-24-2014, 03:25 AM	#22
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,750	Re: Lucas Mech Dizzy point plate orientation They were built for industrial usage so dwell is adequate for the rev range envisaged and the broad foot is good for durability and longevity. There is no vacuum hookup, just a mechanical advance. Mart.

05-24-2014, 03:46 AM	#23
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Lucas Mech Dizzy point plate orientation I've never seen these dizzys before. Were they for Pilots and Bren gun carriers.?....see you never stop being amazed in the world of flatheads. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

05-24-2014, 08:11 AM	#24
Old Ford Addict Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 140	Re: Lucas Mech Dizzy point plate orientation howabout like this?

05-24-2014, 08:30 AM	#26
Old Ford Addict Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 140	Re: Lucas Mech Dizzy point plate orientation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A friend of mine talked and or bribed Pertronix into making him some …. he alone has them