Distributor

[JJASON]

I have heard that a Willy`s Jeep four cylinder distributor can be modified to fit on a Model A engine,Yes I know anything can be modified,but is this an easy job?

 

[1955cj5]

Would't that be interesting....an easy way to get mechanical advance....

I have both, but do not have the long one piece drive for the Model A distributor to measure...

And the section that would fit into the Model A head is larger on the Willys distributor...This one is an Autolite IAD 4008....

 

[Bob C]

Here is one I did, still need to put it on the distributor machine and set the advance curve.

Bob

 

[1955cj5]

Bob that looks pretty nice....

What did you have to do to the Autolite to make it work? Looks like you replaced the mounting section....or did you turn it down?

 

[Bob C]

I just turned it down to the size of the Model A, shortened the shaft and milled
the offset tang. I don't know if it was necessary but I modified the Jeep clamp
to work on the A head by adding the little peg to fit in the little hole on the head.

Bob

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

I did a Jeep dist, in the '50s, don't remember all the details. Also did 2 Jeep carbs by turning a dual updraft manifold, UPSIDE down. A Friend had given me a BIG box of Jeep parts!
Bill Mickeymouse