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9N VS 8N distibutor

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Robert

10-14-2003 09:27:12




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Some one said there are a lot of problems with front mount distibutor vs side mount. Why did they change production from front to side mount. I am rebuilting 9N block and have option to get side mount 8N block. Any advise?????




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Lee

10-15-2003 08:44:21




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 Re: 9N VS 8N distibutor in reply to Robert, 10-14-2003 09:27:12  
I've owned and used both types. Front mount and side mount. I currently have a '47/'48 8N and a '53 Jubilee. The 8N is front mount and the Jub is side mount. Honestly I don't have a preference. Either works just fine if it ain't wore out. I'd probably go with the 8N engine for the extra couple of horses though.
Later, Lee



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KenB-2N

10-14-2003 10:09:08




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 Re: 9N VS 8N distibutor in reply to Robert, 10-14-2003 09:27:12  
If you have a choice, go with side mount!!! You won't have to deal with the front mount coil, you can work on a side mount a little easier (even though the front mount is no problem when you unbolt it), and if you EVER want to go to electronic ignition, you can easily buy a ready to install electronic ignition kit for the side mount if you are already converted to 12 volt. Not done as easily with a front mount. I have a front mount, but if I had a choice, the side mount would be my preference for sure.

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Willie1

10-14-2003 12:41:37




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 Re: Re: 9N VS 8N distibutor in reply to KenB-2N, 10-14-2003 10:09:08  
As far as the Electronic ignition go, Pertronix Inc. ((909)599-5955) has a conversion kit for the front mount distibutor in development, dew out at the first of 2004 . Do not know the cost, but other kits cost about $100. Not too much more than rebuilding the distibutor. If we can get alot of people ringing their phone maybe they will get it out faster. I dont think they can get it out fast enough for me.

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DaBrow

10-14-2003 09:44:26




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 Re: 9N VS 8N distibutor in reply to Robert, 10-14-2003 09:27:12  
The front mount dist can & will be damaged if,the king pin and/or bushing is worn. This allows for excessive movement & a "close encounter" with the dist cap. No such problem can occur with a side mount....DaBrow



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Dell (WA)

10-14-2003 09:43:58




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 Re: 9N VS 8N distibutor in reply to Robert, 10-14-2003 09:27:12  
Robert..... ...dunnno if'n frontmount distributor sys is less better that the late 8N sidemount. It's just what yer used to. It is quite eazily serviced on the kitchen table once you remove the 2-bolts that hold it to the front of the block.

If'n you think the early N distributor is a pain, checkout the early Ford Flathead V-8's with that front mounted 8 legged crab cap..... ...Dell



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Capt Jack

10-14-2003 16:54:11




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 Re: Re: 9N VS 8N distibutor in reply to Dell (WA), 10-14-2003 09:43:58  
Check the really early models (like the 32) with 2 front mounted dists. One for each bank and a bear to gap.
Also, just a side note: I appreciate your answers to the younger N owners. I would hope that they also appreciate it.
capt jack



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ATW/WA

10-14-2003 14:14:35




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 Re: Re: 9N VS 8N distibutor in reply to Dell (WA), 10-14-2003 09:43:58  
Dell; If I remember correctly didn't some of those flathead Ford V-8 front mount distributors have dual points?

ATW/WA



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Dell (WA)

10-14-2003 14:50:08




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 Re: Re: Re: 9N VS 8N distibutor in reply to ATW/WA , 10-14-2003 14:14:35  
Yeah, it involved using the Lincoln V-12 distibutor somehow (I think). Something about paralleling the 2 sets of points at different rotational time sequences so they could get longer time dwell on the primary coil core for a bigger core magnetic field for hotter sparkies.

Also had something to do with the inherrent bouncing of points at high rpms and the necessary spring tension to overcome the bounce...ie...following the distributor camshaft contour. You depend on the distributor cam contour for necessary points contact spacing. Too narrow a points space, (ie...the difference between the high and low of the cam contour) and them tharr lazy electrons gonna jump the points gap instead of going to work thru the magnetic field of the ignition coil primary.

Remember, its the COLAPSE of the magnetic field generated by the current thru the primary winding when the points open, that creates the BIG SPARKIE in the secondary that jumps the sparkplug gap..... .....Dell, who sez: thank heavens for transistorized ignitions and their hot sparkies

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