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06-29-2022, 10:44 PM | #1 |
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Flathead distributor
I'm running a 59A in a 40 Ford. A couple years ago I got persuaded to try the Stromburg E fire electronic dist. The first one from Summit was bad. Sent back and Stromburg sent a replacement. Seemed to work okay but now running like crap. Idles okay but off idle pops and bucks and sometimes hard to start. I have always noticed that prior to this it started as soon as you let the starter button go. Usually not starting when cranking. But as soon as button released. I'm getting a good 6.4 volt to the coil. I am really considering putting a point dist. back in. I am running the 3 bolt early timing cover. Which is the better distributor? the early 3 bolt 37-41 or the later 42-48? It seems like the 2 bolt dist. is simpler. I see speedway sells the adaptor to run the later on the early motor. And installing the button to reach the dist.
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06-29-2022, 11:14 PM | #2 |
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Re: Flathead distributor
The 3 bolt helmet distributor is a very good unit.
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06-30-2022, 12:30 AM | #3 |
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Re: Flathead distributor
Both the helmut and the crab are better than the aftermarket junk when overhauled and set up proper. I am a crab kind of guy, they are easier to get on and off.
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06-30-2022, 06:35 AM | #4 |
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Re: Flathead distributor
In your application the crab distributor IMHO. One cap, simple rotor, spark plug wires
easy to install, technically best curve. All guts available @ NAPA. Charlie ny |
06-30-2022, 01:58 PM | #5 |
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Re: Flathead distributor
Post 2,3,4 are exactly right above. I’m fortunate to have my own ford stroboscope to do my own and well done and set up properly on the stroboscope they perform excellent. I’ll put in a plug for skip Haney as I know he has one and does them for folks as one of his primary services .
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07-01-2022, 06:42 PM | #6 |
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Re: Flathead distributor
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