1939 distributor caps and wire alignment

[callbald]

Help, I am installing new original spec spark plug wires. I need help on how to orientate the inner to the outer distributor cap and plug wires. Attachments show the inner cap with 2 alignment slots and spark plug numbers along with the outer cap showing a locator tab. These caps are for the driver side. a side issue: Once I understand how this all goes together -- then how to cram the wires in and keep it together.

 

[Mac VP]

Re: 1939 distributor caps alignment

Here you are:
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/FH_images/FH_engine-pics/Flathead_Distrbtr-wiring-1937-41.jpg

 

[callbald]

Wouldn't you know it, I forgot that I had printed this page from your site a couple of years ago, thanks much. Also thanks Mac for helping me in the past on a transmission rebuild I did, came out great.

Now I have to figure out how to cram this together
Rob

 

[callbald]

Looks like more problems, I found the bakelite on a distributor post is deteriorating. Can I still use the inner cap see attachment. I do have a replacement cap, but according to the instructions 'file terminals to fit' is not good. Is this really feasible

 

[Kube]

Looks like more problems, I found the bakelite on a distributor post is deteriorating. Can I still use the inner cap see attachment. I do have a replacement cap, but according to the instructions 'file terminals to fit' is not good. Is this really feasible

Me? I would not use that terminal plate.
File to fit? Really? There is supposed to be a .015" air gap between the rotor and each respective terminal.

 

[Charlie ny]

cb,
Mac may kill me for this but he has gone way over and above and screened
some very nice re pop inner caps.......by screened I mean he personally checked each
one. I built 3 distributors using the caps I received from Mac NO filing.......every cap fit perfectly
Be absolutely sure to solder the ends on the wires.
Charlie ny