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Stutz Dual Cap Distributor

Post by Chris Haynes » Wed Feb 26, 2025 8:16 pm

I just bought a car with a Morton and Brett OHV head on it. The car is set up to use the type of distributor used on four cylinder Stutz and a couple other makes. My distributor is missing and I need a replacement. If you know of one PLEASE let me know.
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Re: Stutz Dual Cap Distributor

Post by Dan McEachern » Wed Feb 26, 2025 10:50 pm

Contact Tom Van Meeteren- he specializes in early ignition parts and probably has what you need. Just FYI, it is possible to adapt early 4 cyl Jeep cap and rotor to a Stutz ignition. The rotor fits right on the dist cam, but the cap needs some lathe work and a lock ring for the OD to retain the cap on the clips.

Here is the e-mail I have for Tom- he posts on here from time to time.

tsvanmeet@gmail.com
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Re: Stutz Dual Cap Distributor

Post by AndyClary » Thu Feb 27, 2025 9:54 am

That’s good to know Dan. I got rid of one because the “correct” parts were were really expensive.


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Re: Stutz Dual Cap Distributor

Post by Shannon_in_Texas » Thu Feb 27, 2025 11:56 am

Chris, you might find some useful information in this thread:

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Re: Stutz Dual Cap Distributor

Post by Dan McEachern » Thu Feb 27, 2025 10:24 pm

A dusty picture is better than no picture............
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Re: Stutz Dual Cap Distributor

Post by Bob in ohio » Fri Feb 28, 2025 9:51 pm

Dan- can you post the year of jeep or part number of the distributor cap and rotor that will work with the early Delco unit?
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Re: Stutz Dual Cap Distributor

Post by Dan McEachern » Fri Feb 28, 2025 10:12 pm

I made this 35 years ago, but pretty sure they are '48 4 cyl Jeep with Autolite IAD series distributor. Cap is a Standard Motor Parts AL35.
The Rotor is a Standard Motor Parts AL85. The rotor is a drop in. The cap needs to be machined to the proper height and to register on the Delco Remy /Stutz housing.
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Re: Stutz Dual Cap Distributor

Post by Mike Penserini » Sat Mar 01, 2025 2:23 pm

Thank you Dan, This info certainly spares much frustration and dollars finding caps and rotors.
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Re: Stutz Dual Cap Distributor

Post by Bob in ohio » Sat Mar 01, 2025 7:43 pm

Thanks Dan, I just bought a cap and will try to do the modification.
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