| 39-Ford tudor | -- 10-22-2021 @ 11:23 AM |
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Hello, all. I am hoping I can get some advice on how to install my inner distributor caps on my 1939 Ford Tudor. I have original 221ci 85hp V8. I am installing a rebuilt 68A distributor. When we removed the inner caps from the old unit. They were extremely tight. Had to use a heat gun on low to lightly tap them out. We went to reinstall the inner caps with no luck. One cracked. So I ordered 2 new inner, and outer from Dennis Carpenter. Any advise on the best way to get these in without the same problem happening again. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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| alanwoodieman | -- 10-22-2021 @ 2:40 PM |
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sand the circumference of the inner caps to get them to fit with just a push. the old caps tend to "grow" and need to sand the edge, don't know what excuse DC will make as to why theirs does not fit, if you ask they will tell you they have never had this problem before!
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| carcrazy | -- 10-22-2021 @ 3:09 PM |
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You may think that this is a dumb question but did you remove the O-rings before you attempted to remove or install the inner caps? The O-ring is intended to be installed on the shaft of outer cap after it is joined with the inner cap. The O-ring is what keeps this assembly together.
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| kubes40 | -- 10-22-2021 @ 3:19 PM |
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Alan is correct with his advice. Very often the housing is warped a bit. I always test fit the inner terminal plates prior to wiring. Grind the outer edge as needed. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| carcrazy | -- 10-22-2021 @ 7:45 PM |
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Here is a schematic of your distributor which will help you see how things fit together. Van Pelt is an excellent source for these distributor parts. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/FH_images/FH_engine-pics/Flathead_Distributor_1937to41.JPG
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