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john hamilton · 07-11-2011, 05:58 PM

Rewiring the spark plugs on a 1937 engine but forgot to notice how the plate inside the cap is oriented to the cap. There is one raised place on the plate but there are two places where it fits in the cap about 135 degrees apart.

I only took off one wire at a time so the wires are right in the plate but how do I get the plate right in the cap? Thanks.

Mike in AZ · 07-11-2011, 06:17 PM

perhaps this link could help??....good luck...Mike

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38 coupe · 07-11-2011, 06:22 PM

The outer cap points back toward the coil.

ken ct · 07-11-2011, 06:28 PM

Drivers side inner cap is orintated with the #'s on the plate 5,6,7an8 are right side up looking at them. Pass side plate is orintated w/ 1,2,3an4 are right side up. other #'s on the plates will be upside down Hope this is clear as mud. lol ken ct,

37ford4dr · 07-11-2011, 07:17 PM

you cant really put it in backwards because of the tabs, on the inside of the rotor under the turtle shell it says the spark plug number so you can mark the plug wires.

ken ct · 07-11-2011, 07:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 37ford4dr

you cant really put it in backwards because of the tabs, on the inside of the rotor under the turtle shell it says the spark plug number so you can mark the plug wires.

Rotor,turtle shell DUH,what??? ken ct. There are no marks on the rotor? INNER CAP and OUTER CAP/

ford38v8 · 07-11-2011, 08:03 PM

Ken, don't get your undies in a bunch, he's just repeating what you said in his own language.

Jack E/NJ · 07-11-2011, 08:10 PM

John H>>>plate inside the cap is oriented to the cap.>>>

Hi John
I don't bother with the caps. Too hard to stuff 'em with all the plug wires especially if you go to 8mm. My plates are held to the distributor housing with a simple rubber bungie. The plug wires are encased in split looms to keep it all neatly together.
Jack E/NJ

ford38v8 · 07-11-2011, 08:33 PM

Jack, dump the bungee, go with duck tape. It comes in designer colors now.

Jack E/NJ · 07-12-2011, 09:40 AM

Good idea Alan! To better color-coordinate with Ford motor green, I could also use designer-color duct tape to help keep my heater-hose split looms together! 8^)
Jack E/NJ

john hamilton · 07-12-2011, 11:39 AM

Thanks, guys. It's right now. As you can see from my avatar duct

38 coupe · 07-12-2011, 06:36 PM

What is bolted to the head with the extra fan belt?

37ford4dr · 07-13-2011, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken ct

Rotor,turtle shell DUH,what??? ken ct. There are no marks on the rotor? INNER CAP and OUTER CAP/

i could have described it better. sorry for the confusion

john hamilton · 07-13-2011, 11:48 AM

This engine powers a 1938 Hobart welder so the extra part is a Pierce governor. It also has a 1 barrel carb from a Ford 6 mounted on a brass adaptor. Runs great.

38 coupe · 07-13-2011, 05:48 PM

Man, what are you welding on that needs an 85 horse power source?

07-11-2011, 05:58 PM	#1
john hamilton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 241	37 dist cap orientation Rewiring the spark plugs on a 1937 engine but forgot to notice how the plate inside the cap is oriented to the cap. There is one raised place on the plate but there are two places where it fits in the cap about 135 degrees apart. I only took off one wire at a time so the wires are right in the plate but how do I get the plate right in the cap? Thanks.

07-11-2011, 06:17 PM	#2
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: 37 dist cap orientation perhaps this link could help??....good luck...Mike http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F...ng-1932-41.jpg

07-11-2011, 06:22 PM	#3
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: 37 dist cap orientation The outer cap points back toward the coil.

07-11-2011, 06:28 PM	#4
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: 37 dist cap orientation Drivers side inner cap is orintated with the #'s on the plate 5,6,7an8 are right side up looking at them. Pass side plate is orintated w/ 1,2,3an4 are right side up. other #'s on the plates will be upside down Hope this is clear as mud. lol ken ct,

07-11-2011, 07:17 PM	#5
37ford4dr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: arlington va Posts: 185	Re: 37 dist cap orientation you cant really put it in backwards because of the tabs, on the inside of the rotor under the turtle shell it says the spark plug number so you can mark the plug wires.

07-11-2011, 08:03 PM	#7
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: 37 dist cap orientation Ken, don't get your undies in a bunch, he's just repeating what you said in his own language. __________________ Alan

07-11-2011, 08:10 PM	#8
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: 37 dist cap orientation John H>>>plate inside the cap is oriented to the cap.>>> Hi John I don't bother with the caps. Too hard to stuff 'em with all the plug wires especially if you go to 8mm. My plates are held to the distributor housing with a simple rubber bungie. The plug wires are encased in split looms to keep it all neatly together. Jack E/NJ

07-11-2011, 08:33 PM	#9
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: 37 dist cap orientation Jack, dump the bungee, go with duck tape. It comes in designer colors now. __________________ Alan

07-12-2011, 09:40 AM	#10
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: 37 dist cap orientation Good idea Alan! To better color-coordinate with Ford motor green, I could also use designer-color duct tape to help keep my heater-hose split looms together! 8^) Jack E/NJ

07-12-2011, 11:39 AM	#11
john hamilton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 241	Re: 37 dist cap orientation Thanks, guys. It's right now. As you can see from my avatar duct

07-12-2011, 06:36 PM	#12
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: 37 dist cap orientation What is bolted to the head with the extra fan belt?

07-13-2011, 11:48 AM	#14
john hamilton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 241	Re: 37 dist cap orientation This engine powers a 1938 Hobart welder so the extra part is a Pierce governor. It also has a 1 barrel carb from a Ford 6 mounted on a brass adaptor. Runs great.

07-13-2011, 05:48 PM	#15
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: 37 dist cap orientation Man, what are you welding on that needs an 85 horse power source?