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Ed in Maine · 12-08-2020, 04:22 PM

My Model A uses the standard Model A distributor but with the modern condenser mounted on the top side of the upper plate and modern point set. What do I ask for at the NAPA store to replace these items? Thank you, Ed

nkaminar · 12-08-2020, 05:15 PM

Does the Snyders kit for a modern distributor work? PN A-12127-RKM.

nkaminar · 12-08-2020, 05:17 PM

They also have just the modern plate for about half the money. See A-12151-C

Ernie Vitucci · 12-08-2020, 05:22 PM

Why not call up Bratton's and they will send you the correct parts...You'll have them in a couple of days 800-255-1929 or Arizona Model A 480-782-0266. If they have two quality levels, purchase the good stuff...Ernie in Arizona

Y-Blockhead · 12-08-2020, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed in Maine

My Model A uses the standard Model A distributor but with the modern condenser mounted on the top side of the upper plate and modern point set. What do I ask for at the NAPA store to replace these items? Thank you, Ed

Ask for a set of points for any 1957 and up Ford V-8 until they stopped using points. Mustang, Fairlane, all use the same points in the V-8s

Patrick L. · 12-08-2020, 05:40 PM

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Ford V8 points and condenser, any year 50s to 70s. Get the expensive ones at your local parts store such as NAPA, etc. The cheap chinese ones are junk.

marty in Ohio · 12-09-2020, 09:15 AM

Not sure about the points, but the condenser at NAPA is an Echlin FA-82. I learned that part number sitting on my running board at the side of the road.
Marty

12-08-2020, 04:22 PM	#1
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Distributer Condenser and Points My Model A uses the standard Model A distributor but with the modern condenser mounted on the top side of the upper plate and modern point set. What do I ask for at the NAPA store to replace these items? Thank you, Ed

12-08-2020, 05:15 PM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Distributer Condenser and Points Does the Snyders kit for a modern distributor work? PN A-12127-RKM. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

12-08-2020, 05:17 PM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Distributer Condenser and Points They also have just the modern plate for about half the money. See A-12151-C __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

12-08-2020, 05:22 PM	#4
Ernie Vitucci Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 612	Re: Distributer Condenser and Points Why not call up Bratton's and they will send you the correct parts...You'll have them in a couple of days 800-255-1929 or Arizona Model A 480-782-0266. If they have two quality levels, purchase the good stuff...Ernie in Arizona

12-08-2020, 05:40 PM	#6
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Distributer Condenser and Points Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ford V8 points and condenser, any year 50s to 70s. Get the expensive ones at your local parts store such as NAPA, etc. The cheap chinese ones are junk.

12-09-2020, 09:15 AM	#7
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 756	Re: Distributer Condenser and Points Not sure about the points, but the condenser at NAPA is an Echlin FA-82. I learned that part number sitting on my running board at the side of the road. Marty