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distributor linkage

Post by blgitn » Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:16 pm

guys,

My cw/ccw dyslexia has me confused; do I need these for my clamp-on American Bosch distributor, or do I just make a longer spark rod?
Thanks in advance (ha!)

R/ Roger.
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Re: distributor linkage

Post by Henry K. Lee » Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:34 pm

All clockwise rotation distributors require a bellcrank and of course counter clockwise do not. Hope this helps.

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Re: distributor linkage

Post by RajoRacer » Sun Aug 11, 2019 5:40 pm

Those pieces are for the Bosch "front plate" - not associated with the "clamp-on" Bosch.

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Re: distributor linkage

Post by Mark Gregush » Sun Aug 11, 2019 6:48 pm

The clamp on style Bosch just uses a rod like the timer only different length and shape at the distributor end.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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Re: distributor linkage

Post by blgitn » Sun Aug 11, 2019 8:52 pm

Excellent, Thank you all!

R/ Roger.

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