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Distributor wtb

Post by Dogalloway » Mon Jan 17, 2022 3:45 pm

Building a speedster with a Frontenac engine Freind tell me I need a distributor. I would buy new or good used.


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Re: Distributor wtb

Post by DHort » Mon Jan 17, 2022 3:48 pm

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Re: Distributor wtb

Post by Dogalloway » Mon Jan 17, 2022 4:31 pm

Tried they are out of stock.

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Re: Distributor wtb

Post by Henry K. Lee » Mon Jan 17, 2022 4:33 pm

You want a Reeder or Auto-Dis for the best results! Just Sayin'

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Post by Henry K. Lee » Mon Jan 17, 2022 4:47 pm

I have one left, really nice Auto-Dis with a custom pinch bracket. This one has auto advancement.., $275.00 with shipping. Email or Text me if interested.

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Re: Distributor wtb

Post by speedytinc » Mon Jan 17, 2022 5:12 pm

A frontnac, & you are considering a clip on ??
You should be asking for a bosch front plate & iron 009 for parts ease or an original for correctness.


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Re: Distributor wtb

Post by Kevin Pharis » Mon Jan 17, 2022 5:28 pm

Check with Chaffin’s for the reproduction Bosch front plate and dizzy


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Re: Distributor wtb

Post by RichardW » Mon Jan 17, 2022 5:37 pm

I have a Bosch front plate original complete

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Re: Distributor wtb

Post by Mark Gregush » Mon Jan 17, 2022 5:46 pm

Ah heck, I ran my Chevrolet overhead setup using T coils on magneto! :)
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Re: Distributor wtb

Post by DustySpokes » Mon Jan 17, 2022 5:47 pm

My 25 cents worth. Most reliable and easy to work with clip on is an Atwater Kent LA distributor . They are made of a quality metal that really holds together well , unlike the Tornado's, Delco's and some Bosch Clip-ons where the pot metal cracks over time. Caps and rotors are a bit tough to find , but they are out there. Looks wise, me thinks a clip-on would look very paltry and weak on a Fronty equipped engine. A Bosch front plate would be top contender indeed if you were to go with a Distributor versus a side drive magneto.


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Re: Distributor wtb

Post by CTLeonard » Mon Jan 17, 2022 6:29 pm

Email for pictures. ctleonard64@gmail.com


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Re: Distributor wtb

Post by MAG » Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:07 pm

I have a new Texas T Distributor for sale if you are interested. Sent you an email.


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Re: Distributor wtb

Post by Gene_French » Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:47 pm

i have an Atwater-Kent dist. for sale here on the MTFVA classifieds ... $100 + $16.50 postage ... unit is complete with necessary drive gear set ... will need cleaned and lubed ... these are a very good period correct distributor with centrifugal advance ... i have used these with very good results ... Gene French 970-581-2808


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Re: Distributor wtb

Post by CTLeonard » Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:24 am

I have a Bosch style front plate distributor with a model a distributor housing. Makes parts easy to find, points condenser etc.. This is for a non- generator engine. ctleonard64@gmail.com

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