How to assemble a Ford Model A distributor. How to adjust points.

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How to assemble a Ford Model A distributor. How to adjust points gap of "modern" points, and tips how to make a distributor operate trouble-free and last longer. I recorded most of this about a year ago and added it to another video, but it got lost in the shuffle. Paul Shinn's RU-vid channel- ru-vid.com...
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@jefferykaighin7039 Год назад

Wow! Helping a friend who bought 2 Model A's between us both we have 70 years of mechanical experience ad we were both scratching our heads until we watched your video! Thank You!

@ModelA Год назад

Very cool!

@AstraWerke 3 года назад

Very valuable information for "when the time comes". Thanks!

@ModelA 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@manuelstarr3602 3 года назад

Well Paul, I looked at the "Thumbnail" and I thought, this will bore me Sh!tless, However, I was rivetted from start to finish. It's amazing all the little bits of experience that raised their heads and you gave us a look into the minds of the original engineers. Thanks mate.. Cheers 🥂

@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene 3 года назад

Details + experience = extreme value.

@eugenelevin8314 3 года назад

Thanks Paul !!!! I’m putting my spare distributor together next weekend This was great!!

@kennethbaker2008 3 года назад

Thank you for this. I’m still hope to own one day. Your videos are very helpful. Have a wonderful 4 of July.

@myronjacobs5014 3 года назад

Fantastic Paul, as always well explained and all in details! Thanks Paul and gave a great 4 of July tomorrow!

@ModelA 3 года назад

Thanks Myron! Same to you.

@deanehill9730 3 года назад

Can’t get any simpler than that. I also only use original points and condenser. Thanks for another well presented video .

@k6aaq64 3 года назад

EXCELLENT video as always Paul!

@ModelA 3 года назад

Thanks OM!

@michaelreynolds1904 Год назад

As a new Model A owner, one with all kinds of issues I love these videos!

@ModelA Год назад

Thanks Mochael!

@mr_paw_t 3 года назад

Good content, easy to follow, will keep handy for future reference. Have a great 4th of July weekend!

@BillB23 3 года назад

Good, straightforeward stuff! Hope your Independence Day is phenomenal.

@ModelA 3 года назад

Same to you Bill

@markmaron9773 3 года назад

Outstanding. Loved it Paul... honestly really enjoyed this a lot!!!......be well

@ModelA 3 года назад

Thanks Mark!

@BigTex347 2 года назад

I bought a 1931 Model A Roadster that's been sitting in a shed/barn for just over 40 years. I just got it home (Texas) from Idaho and I went to work right away on the distributor. I can't thank you enough for posting this video - it literally is the best video on RU-vid for how to assemble a Model A distributor. I'm ordering the new parts tomorrow - in due time I should have it running!

@ModelA 2 года назад

Thanks! And, glad to help. Best of luck, brother!!

@johnnyroberts9849 9 месяцев назад

I've got an A model truck and a A model sedan and I only get mine out only every 3 or 4 years. So naturally when I get them out I've got to do some work. You've got some good facts that has really helped me out on repairing distributors. I'm running better than ever..... Thanks

@ModelA 9 месяцев назад

Right on

@carmengianforte2501 3 года назад

Paul Thanks for another timely video. I am looking for an original distributor that I can rebuild to keep in the car while we are away. So, I will be sure to refer back to it for your tips. Thanks again

@ModelA 3 года назад

Glad to help Carmen!

@bobblankenship3427 2 года назад

Cool. I believe that I can do that. Thank you, Paul. So helpful.

@ModelA 2 года назад

You can do it, Bob!

@jeanwoodruff812 2 года назад

Well done as usual Paul. Thank you. Don W

@ModelA 2 года назад

Thank you Don. God bless you and Jean!! What a miracle lady!!!

@johnaldrich845 Год назад

I LIKE it! Model A Points for Dummies.

@ModelA Год назад

Yep!

@bobolson5086 2 года назад

Now this I must say is how you assemble a distributor thank you much sir

@ModelA 2 года назад

Glad it helped

@nathanrice1796 Год назад

You might do a video about how that car's ignition system actually generates high voltage sparks.

@user-ty3vd8qr5j 2 года назад

I'm still trying to get caught up in your videos. I just watched you polish the cam to prevent wearing the points. That's my next project cause my points closed to .004 in a year. Thanks again for the help @Paulshinn

@ModelA 2 года назад

Glad to help!

@831BeachBum Год назад

I bought a used distributor off of ePay and Seller said some items had been replaced. Upper distributor shaft looked replaced but collar for pin had been drilled at an angle. They (whomever they is) used a roll pin instead of solid pin. I removed the oiler and used a small round file (that's all I could find at the moment) to probe around in oil cavity. Found cavity to be jammed packed with old crud. Oven cleaner and picking at it got all the crud out. Once crud was removed no tension on file but cavity cleaned out. Will buy a kit for shafts and other parts to reassembled distributor. Funny thing is I don't own an "A" yet. Neighbor down the street has the Sport Coupe. Pretty neat looking.

@ModelA Год назад

Ebay is the devil sometimes. Sorry that seller was not honest with you. What a jerk.

@vayabroder729 3 года назад

Very interesting and useful video. I don’t have a Model A but I love old cars, especially Fords and your series educates me and gets me really interested in these cars; God knows, maybe I’ll end up with one! I have a question; does Pertronix or any other manufacturer stock an electronic module retrofit kit for these cars? Being that the quality of points and condensers really has gone down through the years it could be a worthwhile alternative to keep the cars reliable for use and on the road? Happy 4th!!

@ModelA 3 года назад

Yes they do, but they're junk in my opinion. Spring the $25 for a good set of quality points, polish the cam like I showed, and you will never have a problem with the distributor again. The electronic ones fail ALL the time.

@ronnienelson3555 8 месяцев назад

Enjoy your videos very much, I’m a newbie working on a distributor and could you tell me the actual gauge of the wire in the distributor?

@truthreigns7 Год назад

Those look like nice antique radios.

@ModelA Год назад

Thanks! I'm partial to Crosley brand.

@truthreigns7 Год назад

@@ModelA Do you restore them yourself?

@ModelA Год назад

yes

@markhelka5909 2 года назад

Cool

@in2oldradios 3 года назад

Hey Paul, how about a bonus video on your antique radios.

@ModelA 3 года назад

I covered them in FAQ #1

@wadedog4280 2 года назад

Great video, I learned so much. I have some questions. Why do you not particularly like the modern points. How easy is it to buy original points? Also how hard is is it to buy a original condenser? Very expensive? How often do the points and condenser need to be adjusted or replaced? You've mentioned in other videos that you keep a spare dist. Set for each vehicle, what does " set " for that vehicle mean ? Are they all the same ? Also the shaft with the oil hole , do you fill the tube to the top and keep it filled ?

@ModelA 2 года назад

When I say "original" points and condenser, I mean original type, but newly manufactured. All the Model A parts suppliers sell them. "Modern" means the V8 points. They wear too fast. If you follow my instructions, the points will outlast you and maybe need adjustment once during your lifetime. "Set" means timed. They are not all the same. See this last Saturday's video for a visual on your last question. Thank you!

@wksoftranquility1040 2 месяца назад

Paul, thank you for your "how to" videos... The quality is fantastic! Question, is there a way to modify an old style condenser to act as a spacer in a modern point design to keep the ignition actuator plate from bending. Saw the video with Bob talking about a wooden dowel option but I'm hesitant to put wood in my distributor.... thanks Wayne

@ModelA 2 месяца назад

I suppose so. But since the "modern" condensers are so terrible, why not just use a stock style one?

@MarcosMartinez-bq9hq Год назад

Thanks for that useful video. My question is : May I use the original condenser in a 12 volts system?

@ModelA Год назад

Yes

@GTArmstrong Год назад

Hi Paul, What "Modern" condenser would you recommend for distributors of this period? Are there any specifications that are essential to be able to request while ordering? Thank you so very much for your time and help!

@ModelA Год назад

The ones sold by the Model A parts suppliers are all new type.

@Dan-qy1rg 2 года назад

Hi Paul. Just finished watching this video and I really gleaned a lot of information from it. I have worked on 50's through 70's points and condenser, but not the Model A. It's seems to me that some of it may apply to those newer models. I currently have two tractors that have points in them, a 1969 John Deere and a 1963 Massey Ferguson. I was having issues with the Massey not starting and I was wondering if I could have a short issue there, what do you think? I'll look closer at it and see if that's possible. Well anyway, thank you for posting the video and have a great day. See you next time!!!

@ModelA 2 года назад

Hmmm... If it were a Model A distributor with a short, I would tell you to check the wire from the upper plate to the lower plate, and also make sure the lower plate isn't touching the body.

@Dan-qy1rg 2 года назад

@@ModelA Thanks for the advice!

@dirtfloormotors 3 года назад

Thanks, I have worked on them for years and this explains how things work. I have never used the new style points and probably won't as I have heard that they are experiencing poor quality typical of import parts. This includes the condensers as well. Do you use the rubber plug that goes in the hole and covers the end of the condenser and screw? I have never had one but heard they were original?

@Dennis-lx9mo 3 года назад

I use the rubber plug because I feel they 'help' keep moisture and dirt out of the distributor and yes there was a plug originally (altho not rubber). Good job Paul. Thank you for not mentioning the "wireless" lower plate.

@ModelA 3 года назад

Yes, but I just put a blob of dark wood colored silicone, looks just like the wax used at the factory

@richardberg8279 Год назад

I like the radios in the background. What make and model is the floor unit?

@ModelA Год назад

It is a Crosley made in 1938

@richardberg8279 Год назад

@@ModelA I have two Crosleys that I am current restoring. Since I am from Cincy, it is a home town thing.

@elosogonzalez8739 3 года назад

Easy peasy! Do you carry an extra around with you to "Quick Change" when your traveling down the road? Always seems to go bad at the worst possible time. Better to do at the kitchen table(with the wifes approval of course!) then on the side of the road.

@ModelA 3 года назад

Yes. I keep a pre-timed distributor in every Model A

@elosogonzalez8739 3 года назад

@@ModelA Nothing like going down the road being prepaired. Living in Arizona, if you break down, you could end up dead!

@73technite 3 года назад

Do you like the heat shield under the condenser?

@ModelA 3 года назад

No. It makes things worse where I live

@mackfisher4487 3 года назад

Sorry Paul not a distributor common: love the shelf with the wood radio collection and the cabinet model too. (Please don't get paranoid I'm not a stalker)

@ModelA 3 года назад

Thanks Mack. I have already had a couple creepy stalkers. I have a much bigger dog now!

@mackfisher4487 3 года назад

@@ModelA A good alarm system with outside proximity cameras and a belief in the second amendment is always useful. Perhaps if it gets bad a sign like: intruders will be dealt with by colt. My motto: Plan for the worst hope for the best

@1956etol 3 года назад

LOL Love the comment about the Second Amendment!

@elosogonzalez8739 3 года назад

Something totally unrelated. I'm seeing some photos of Model A's with spokeless or "Disk" wheels. We're these common? After-market or optional equipment? Know anyone who runs them? Are they any good? Curious. Have a great 4th!

@ModelA 3 года назад

Not common. Never left the factory with them.

@WB8SQJ 3 года назад

You should make sure that the capacitor is discharged before testing or you may damage your meter.

@ModelA 3 года назад

It's such a small value (0.2 uF) No worries.

@missthelmasgarage 3 года назад

What gauge flexible wire do you use?

@ModelA 3 года назад

14 or 16

@ucanfixit 7 месяцев назад

Hi Paul n Tina. I have a basic digital multimeter that has volts, ma, diode, snd ohms. Can I use any of that to check my condenser? PS, any one else who may know the answer lease chime in as Paul may not have time!

@ModelA 7 месяцев назад

Ohmmeter can, sorta. I explained that in a more recent video.