Changing 48 to side distributor.

[48fordconv]

I'm planning on changing the distributor on my 48 ford to side like the 49. I have found adapters for cam and front cover. What water pumps do i need to use?? Also I would like to know how to mark TDC on the crankshaft pulley. What abouit Gen.?? Thanks for any help

 

[Bill Steiner]

I always used 49 and up cam and late style front cover. Bill

 

[oldford2]

Steve,
Just curious why you are changing over??? Your current dizzy is the best Henry ever designed. John

 

[ken ct]

My opinion too John,their good dist desighned by Mallory for ford mtr. co. Nothing wrong with them at all. They just dont fathom how they work so they change them.ken ct.

 

[Ross in East Texas]

The majority just seems to want change! Most of the time, after it is all said and done, the change isn't all that great!

 

[FRANK PKNY]

Steve keep the crab it's better than the 49 to 53 stlye. jmho Frank pkny

 

[tom/illinois]

I agree Frank. I put an 8ba in my '47 and Chas./N.Y. helped me convert it over to a GM dizzy. The Ford topmount dist. leaves a little to be desired.