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Catfish Jones

02-28-2023 @ 5:45 PM

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Does Charlie Schwendler also do distributor rebuilds including a rewound/replacement coil?

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03-01-2023 @ 8:13 AM

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Charlie can rebuild and set timing but does not rebuild coils. Suggest Skip Haney in Fla.

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03-28-2023 @ 11:27 AM

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Thanks to everyone for their valuable input. I have shipped the carb, distributor, with coil and fuel pump to Mr Charlie. He will forward the coil to Skip for a rewind.
I am going to replace the flexible fuel line at the inlet to the fuel pump, it’s pretty stiff. Mr Charlie suggested I contact Bob Shuman. Does anyone have Bob’s contact information?

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03-28-2023 @ 1:01 PM

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The name is Robert Shewman - he used to advertise in the V-8 Times. Here is his contact info from an old issue: e-mail - gadgiteer@aol.com, phone - 610-933-6637.

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03-28-2023 @ 1:16 PM

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Thanks Ken

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04-28-2023 @ 6:12 PM

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Good evening all.
As indicated in my earlier post, I sent my distributor, fuel pump and carburetor to Mr Charlie for rebuild. Rebuild is complete and are on their way back to me.
I need some help understanding how to setup the timing on the early Ford V8’s. I’ve set the timing on Model T’s, Model A’s and small block Chevy’s, I understand the concept. I’ve read that specific equipment is required to properly setup these distributors, which Mr Charlie has done. I understand the distributor can only be properly installed one way with the offset slot in the shaft. Is this all I have to do or is there a setup procedure once installed?
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04-28-2023 @ 6:54 PM

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Catfish, You've thoughtfully provided acknowledgement of all the answers we would have repeated for you. Your distributor will be plug and play when installed as you describe.

I might make that install a bit simpler for you: The distributor is installed onto the block with 3 bolts. Obtain two longer bolts and cut off the heads, to be used as guide studs in exact placement of the distributor, to be removed/replaced with the correct bolts. (This same procedure can be used in replacing water pumps.)

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04-28-2023 @ 7:08 PM

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Alan
Thanks very much for your reply! Awesome tip to help with the install. Headed to the bolt bin now and grab the Metabo!!

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04-28-2023 @ 7:50 PM

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I haven’t read all the replies, but beware that the distributor shaft has an offset “key” that fits into the slot on the end of the cam. Make sure the offsets match and the distributor housing fits snug to the front cover before you tighten the bolts. If they are not aligned (offset to offset) you will break the distributor housing.

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Thanks very much for the feedback 51Woodie! Good point!!

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