distributor part #'s

[1948cruiser]

Hello im hoping some one can guide me on the right direction on a link or eBay to find a tune up kit or the right distributor cap part #, thank you

[Don Coatney]

Not all distributors are the same. You need to identify what distributor you have. On the side of your distributor there should be a nomenclature tag as pictured below. Either write down the numbers or better yet carry your distributor into a good auto parts store and they should be able to identify what parts you need. 

 

[desoto1939]

Hello im hoping some one can guide me on the right direction on a link or eBay to find a tune up kit or the right distributor cap part #, thank you

 

If you get the information that Don has suggested we can then list the various part numbers for you. But we need to know the dizzy model number also your car year and model also helps.

 

I have several catalogs that lists the various parts fromthe various manufacturers.

 

Rich HArtung

Desoto1939@aol.com

[greg g]

Mother Mopar used several different distributors for flathead 6's.  The distributors will interchange between like blocks but parts do not always exchange between individual distributors.  It is important that you take the number off the tag to the parts store. ( the number that starts with IAT or IAG or similar are the best to take for reference)  Also be aware that most modern points sets are offshore junk.  skimpy cam rubbing blocks, weak springs, misaligned arms which allow only partial point to point contact, lack of lubrication wick material.  Seeing the poor quality of some of the new parts makes one wonder if it might be better to clean up and keep the old ones as long as possible.  The last batch I got came through a Car Quest jobber and the points were American made or at least in an American box and looked and acted the same as the ones I was removing.  I would not throw the old ones out until you are satisfied withthe performance of the replacements....as a matter of fact I would keep them any way, toss them in the glove box for just in case situations.

[desoto1939]

The other way to go would be to acquire a NOS Breaker plate with the OLD points, and condensor and small wires already setup and then just drop in the plate. This way you have a good starting point.

 

I like to rebuild my breaker plates with the older stock points and condensors to have when I need to do a tuneup. Sometimes you can get the breaker plate cheaper than buying the individual parts on the bay.

 

This is why I have all the various catalogs.

 

Rich HArtung