Swapmeet Coils?

[Mr 42]

Must apologize for not spending more time here, but i have been working on my Wife's VW 56 Convertible. And just driving the wheels of my 33 Roadster.

Can anyone help me id what i have bought?

Distributor one:

Never seen this type of breaker points?

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Distributor two:

 

[Kube]

1932 - 1936 Ford

 

[Kurt in NJ]

look at the modification to the advance adjustment screw to make it roadside adjustable (last picture)

 

[FlatheadTed]

There are two different ones there ,one might be the early or late 32 you can see the special oilier on the front , It will fit 32 to 36 , David G would know

 

[DavidG]

It's a fairly late '32 distributor that has been modified with a late '36 breaker plate and points and a '36 shaft and centrifugal weights.

 

[JM 35 Sedan]

I see two different distributors in these pictures as Ted already mentions. One has the late '36 points, point plate, rotor and #68 cam shaft. The other looks like a '33 - early '36, with early one piece points, point plate and early rotor. Can't see what number is on back of cam shaft. Coils on both distributors are '33 to early '36, three screw mount, with Ford script logo on domed top, although one coil is mounted with only two screws. This would most likely be the '32 distributor housing that DavidG mentioned.

 

[Mr 42]

Thanks but now im a bit confused.
Guess i should have done two postings.


Is this the 32 32-35 Distributor.

 

[Charlie ny]

42,
What David and JM say. That funky oiler and the lump on the front confirm
it. It can be rescued , pretty valuable I'd say !
Charlie ny

 

[Kube]

42,
What David and JM say. That funky oiler and the lump on the front confirm
it. It can be rescued , pretty valuable I'd say !
Charlie ny

You guys are amazing!

 

[Andy]

Thanks but now im a bit confused.
Guess i should have done two postings.


Is this the 32 32-35 Distributor.

Yes.

 

[DavidG]

Separate postings or just keeping the photos in sequence rather than mixing them up would have been nice to help the elderly, such as me, from jumping to conclusions.


In any event, the three photos in your #7 posting are all of a fairly late '32 distributor. It is fairly rare and valuable. The breaker plate in it is the '34 and up version with the larger diameter points (which is a good idea).



The '33-'36 distributor with the '36 innards in your initial photos is neither rare nor valuable.

 

[JM 35 Sedan]

Here are some pictures of a '32 distributor that I had previously downloaded for my files. As DavidG and Charlie ny mention, this is a rare and valuable item. I recently saw one like this on an internet auction site for $1000.00 USD.

If you decide to take your distributors apart, as would be required for rebuild, please be very careful not to break the housings. If you want any suggestions on how to proceed with disassembly, just ask.

The last few pictures posted here are of my 35 distributor completely dismantled for a rebuild. This will give you, or other folks who care to see this, all the parts and pieces layed out.

 

[Mr 42]

Thanks JM 35 Sedan , a picture says.... etc
DavidG: I have updated my thread, and you where right there was one pic on Dist one in the Dist two pictures. I have updated the thread.

And I own one 37-41 distributor that is is neither rare nor valuable.

And one fairly late '32 distributor. It is fairly rare and valuable.

Fordbarn is Awesome.