Helmet Dist setup

[CSArno]

is there a good online source for info on setting up and installing a helmet distributor? Have a 59A that i would like to fire and it has has a Helmet for some reason
i have no experience with that hunk of iron.

 

[4dFord/SC]

This may help: http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_engines_distr-timing.htm

 

[alanwoodieman]

it is aluminum. is there an "extra" spacer between the cam cover and the distributor?

 

[Zephyr Q]

There's this info @ vanpelts But you might want to have it gone through @ Bubba's.

Installation is pretty easy, just make certain the key is aligned properly before you tighten or else you'll break off one of the tabs and that in no-bueno.

 

[CSArno]

it is aluminum. is there an "extra" spacer between the cam cover and the distributor?

It is aluminum. I don't see a spacer between cover and distributor