Points block, not integral anymore?

[dumb person]

What gives?

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/point-block


This was integral on a points plate i had. New ones appear to be fitted later.

Oh.. and the new ones appear to have the points in a different orientation, so the rotor will be a some degrees different.

 

[Mike Peters]

I've never seen a points block that was integral to the upper plate. Could you post a photo? The points blocks from Snyders have worked well for me. You can cinch them down tight so the points don't close up while driving. Big improvement over worn out original points blocks.

 

[Ray in La Mesa]

'27 & early '28 plates had integral cast point blocks, later '28 & on had screw on adjustable point blocks. Being able to align the points added to their life.

 

[modela@aol.com]

Mike,
I think I have one in my stash of disti parts that I can show you next time we see each other. You may need it for your E28...

 

[Mike Peters]

Thanks Ray and Dave. I looked it up in the JS and there were photos of the two early upper plates with built in points blocks, and were used until late 28. That's what I love about Ford Barn. Always something new to learn.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

The forged plates had the points block molded in.

 

[Bud]

Not to hijack this thread but does anyone know of a source for Model B point blocks?

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Not to hijack this thread but does anyone know of a source for Model B point blocks?

Try Vince. This link will get you to his site.

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/aenginerearsupportcushions.htm

 

[ursus]

Not to hijack this thread but does anyone know of a source for Model B point blocks?

The Model-B point blocks were mounted integral with the plate by means of rivets. I don't believe that Ford supplied them as a separate replacement part. I have a several of the NOS Ford plates and the point blocks are integral with the plate, but can be adjusted by rotating them on their pivot pins.

 

[Mike V. Florida]

'27 & early '28 plates had integral cast point blocks, later '28 & on had screw on adjustable point blocks. Being able to align the points added to their life.

The forged plates had the points block molded in.

Look at the top two;