| DeanB | -- 12-04-2021 @ 8:47 AM |
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I need tech support on how to install and adjust the settings on an Oem distributor. Ie. Dwell. Advance, how to orient distributor lobe to camshaft etc. any help appreciated This message was edited by DeanB on 12-4-21 @ 9:02 AM
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| fenbach | -- 12-04-2021 @ 8:53 PM |
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take a look at the 4 articles about distributors in the 2002-2003 V8Times. look for distributor repair in the section 1. ENGINE 4. Electrical Repair of this index https://www.earlyfordv8.org/pdf/V8TimesIndex/2019-INDEX-final-w_links.pdf you can buy a thumb drive with 50 years of back issues from the club https://shop.efv8.org/collections/media and, of course, check with your local RG.
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| ford38v8 | -- 12-04-2021 @ 9:03 PM |
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your second question: The distributor will seat itself easily when the tang is oriented correctly. If it would require a bolt to pull it in, the tang is 180ยบ out. Obviously then, do not use a bolt to pull it in, at risk of breaking the distributor body. Alan
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| TomO | -- 12-05-2021 @ 10:44 AM |
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The advance mechanism is just mechanical. There is a vacuum break to keep the mechanical advance from advancing too fast when accelerating under load. This seldom is critical with the fuel used today. The points should be set on a distributor machine to get the best performance from them. Set the timing screw on the side of the distributor to the mid point of the scale. Install the coil on the distributor, then block the left (while looking at the front of the distributor) hand set of points and at 200 RPM you would set the right hand set of points to 27 degrees on models 18, 40A and 40B distributors. (the model should be on the drive tang of the distributor). All other models should be set to 22 1/2 degrees dwell. Remove the block from the other set of points and set the total dwell to 36 degrees. The drive tang is offset to fit into the slot on the offset slot in the cam shaft. It helps to cut the heads off of 2 bolts and use them as guide studs when installing the distributor. Skip Haney in Florida will check out your distributor and rebuild it for you. http://www.fordcollector.com/ I have heard that Third Gen Automotive Parts will also do this. https://thirdgenauto.com/ Tom
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