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Old 02-26-2021, 07:03 PM   #1
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What are the differences between a 21a and a59a distributor? Any info would be appreciated.
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The caps, cap clips, and rotor are the only difference in a 42 21a and a 46-48 59a
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What are the differences between a 21a and a59a distributor? Any info would be appreciated.
A '41 distributor is a model "11A-" distributor and is the last of the 'diving helmet' dizzies....below!




The "21A-" is a 1942 distributor, commonly called a "Crab Cap" distributor. Note the two snaps to hold "crab" cap in place.






Crab cap and wires below!






The "59A-" is the '46-'48 Ford/Mercury distributor, commonly called a "Rabbit Ears" distributor. Essentially the same distributor as the "21A-" with a different "Rabbit Ears"-looking cap held on with a single bail....below! DD





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