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12-22-2025 @ 7:42 AM

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Looking for a rebuilt distributor. Any suggestions?

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12-22-2025 @ 8:29 AM

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I'll supply a photo when I can. My distributor is held in by 3 bolts, and I think the engine is a '35 21-stud for reference.

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12-22-2025 @ 11:19 AM

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Third Gen Auto has them.
And, if they don't they may be able to rebuild yours.

https://thirdgenauto.com/

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12-23-2025 @ 5:38 AM

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Hello, I believe the original carb was a Stromberg Model 48. Charlie Schwindler or Max Musgrove (Uncle Max) can fix you up. You can do a search on here for contact info.

Merry Christmas!
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Many thanks! While my distributor is doing great, I am a bit of an old Boy Scout, be prepared, don'tcha know? I'm thinking replacing points on the road looks a bit dicy. My thinking is to build up a spare to take on road trips. I may rethink that after I price out preparedness . . . But since I'm investigating, I'd love to know if there are electronic ignition points replacements, and the club's experiences if folks are using them.

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I will tell you that some members love electronic ignition while others swear about it.
I will tell you that it maybe more work to convert your 1935 than you want to do. I tried electronic in my 1949 Ford and it worked fine until it got hot -- and flatheads get hot.
Your plan of carrying spare parts is, in my opinion, worth more than converting to electronic ignition.

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12-27-2025 @ 12:20 PM

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You can usually find distributors in various states of repair (or disrepair) on ebay. I bought several over the years for my 40, and had enough parts to re-build four of them. I keep one spare in the trunk, timed and ready to go.

I have two more in the garage, also timed and ready to go, plus one more that I have yet to go through.

These are fun to work on and very easy to re-build if you do it slowly, carefully, and thoroughly.

New old stock points are the way to go if you can find them (and they are out there).

Timing is a bit more involved-you need a timing fixture or a stroboscope to set the timing and dwell accurately.

There are people like Skip Haney who will re-build them and time them expertly.

Remember, these were never intended to be set-up (timing and dwell) on the car. When tune-up time came they would just be swapped out. Ford had an exchange program for doing this.

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This is wonderful information. Thanks to you and above for sharing. I cut my teeth on Model Ts over 40 years ago, and still drive them. They tend teach me about prevention and proper maintenance while being quiet forgiving at the same time.

My dream of becoming a caretaker of an Early V8 financial became a reality last fall with my birthday present to myself of a '35 Cabriolet. Been kicking myself for not doing it sooner. Anyway, this group seems just as anxious to help others as the T Modelers. Much appreciated. As I learn more about my '35, I'll be back with more questions. In the meantime, I don't remember a birthday present that has brought me more fun!

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GORGEOUS AUTOMOBILE!

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