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Old 02-24-2014, 03:28 PM   #1
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Default Model B distributor (or alternative ) needed.

Friend of mine here in UK has a B engine but only the housing of the distributor-no innards. Is there anywhere Stateside that sells complete B dissys or complete internals? Have any forumists got an alternative suggestion eg possibly an A dissy with an auto advance mechanism?? All suggestions welcome.
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Old 02-24-2014, 03:32 PM   #2
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Try Renner's Corner, rennerscorner.com, (734) 428-8424. Don't waste your time with Mickey Mouse short cuts. Be sure to weigh the cost of shipping your core body versus just paying the core charge.

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Old 02-24-2014, 07:51 PM   #4
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A centrifugal rotors exist - but Ebay puts them quite expensive at $300 range. Likely your best bet to pick up another B distributor. Usually less than $100 on ebay for a good one. (complete)

The above recommendations good too.

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FS Ignitions sell the complete shaft assembly for $159
http://www.fsignitions.com/ROTATING_SHAFT_ASSEMBLY.html
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The folks at Renners are top notch. They know that B distributor inside and out. They sell complete rebuild kits or just parts.
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Old 02-24-2014, 10:05 PM   #7
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Bert's ((800) 321-1931) is probably one of the best Model A suppliers out there from all that I have heard and you should definitely call them. I recommended Renner's Corner ((734) 428-8424) since they specialize in Model B parts and that is what you are looking to find. Just a tip for the Model B distributer. I don't think anyone makes condensers and NOS ones are just too old. Get the best Model A condenser you can find (I think it will be the one that A&L sells, (860) 693-2620). Elongate the hole in the tab on the end so it can be installed in the Model B distributer. Make a short pig tail and attach it to the end of the condenser and run it to the distributer where the original Model B condenser attached.

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Old 02-24-2014, 10:43 PM   #8
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There was a post on here about 6 months ago that talked about model B dist. running retarded when they first came out thus causing the B engine to run hot .
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Old 02-25-2014, 04:43 AM   #9
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I have a late English Model B one available , Looks like the one on the Ford 10 or Anglia engine, it uses normal spark plug wires .and has a weighted advance .
Let me know if you want it

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Old 02-25-2014, 08:21 AM   #10
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Bubbas ignition has a new one
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Old 02-25-2014, 08:58 AM   #11
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Thanks everyone. Obviously plenty of places to start searching
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