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[Steve T.]

I have a 1946 Ford 1 ton , with the lower front mount distributor and the fan belt hits the bail wire that holds the cap in place. Is this a common thing ?(I wouldn't think so) I'll try just about anything.
Thanks Steve T.

 

[38bill]

A photo would help as pulleys and thing may have been changed over the years. If nothing else you could switch to a crab cap and ditch the double cap and bail wire.

 

[rotorwrench]

38bill's solution would be the easiest since you would only have to get the cap and the two clips to hold it plus a new set of ignition leads.There might be some extreme wear in the fan parts that allow it to droop. Parts are available for the 21A type fan hub assembly.

 

[GB SISSON]

I have a 1946 Ford 1 ton , with the lower front mount distributor and the fan belt hits the bail wire that holds the cap in place. Is this a common thing ?(I wouldn't think so) I'll try just about anything.
Thanks Steve T.

I have a minor collection of '46-'47 tonners and I welcome you to this small club. I run the crab cap on everything here just like these guys said. People here are very helpful. And we like pictures!

 

[Ross F-1]

Do you have the correct fan belt? Would one a little longer or shorter change the belt position enough that it would clear?