Distributor Wire part

[mrraford]

Does anyone here know of a source for the electrical connection for lower distributor plate wires?
I have bushels of wire in my shop and it seems that making up a new connecting wires between the lower and upper plate would be a cost effective project. My "heat of the summer" project this year is building restored distributors out of the pile of parts that have accumulated over the past several years.
I'm not finding connectors that are similar from a local source and haven't been successful on internet searches yet.
Thanks in advance for your input and ideas.

 

[ndnchf]

Are you referring to the flag connectors? I've got them from Snyders before. Be sure to use the super flexible, high temp wire like this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017U6PGLO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[Patrick L.]

That wire is available from the 'A' vendors such as Bratton's, Snyder's etc.


That wire is very fine strand which holds up longer.

 

[chrs1961815]

I would not recommend using regular wire. I use this when I rebuild distributors.
Abrasion-Resistant Wire, with Silicone Insulation, 14 Wire Gauge

https://www.mcmaster.com/7479K23

 

[Bob Bidonde]

These should help you:

 

[katy]

14 Wire Gauge

#14 is a lot bigger than needed, #16 or even #18 is adequate and will flex better.

 

[bobv]

The wire is also available at hobby shops, it's used in radio controlled cars and airplanes.

 

[Kurt in NJ]

I got the wire i used in the trash behind a gas station, early 60s chevrolet distributor i found behind gas station, untouched and working 50 years later, the wire used needs a high strand count of very fine wire

 

[Boston Bruce]

This might be what you are looking for.
https://www.amazon.com/16-14-Flag-Ring-Terminals-Stud/dp/B00NV6RNAA/ref=sr_1_4?crid=21GJJFV1JOK3O&keywords=90+degree+ring+terminal+flag&qid=1656329402&s=industrial&sprefix=90+degree+ring+terminal+flag%2Cindustrial%2C76&sr=1-4

 

[Gary57210]

Bruce, thank you for that link. I've been trying to find these flag connectors also. I don't know why my Amazon search didn't find them. thanks again

 

[Boston Bruce]

Bruce, thank you for that link. I've been trying to find these flag connectors also. I don't know why my Amazon search didn't find them. thanks again

In the one review of the product, the reviewer indicates the hole in the terminal is for a 6/32 stud. I don't know if that's the stud size is on the Model A points. 100 pcs. should be a lifetime supply.

 

[katy]

On the posted link it says: Stud Size 6