copper strip

[rodgernbama]

Is it possible to replace the copper strip on a front mount distributor or do I have to replace the breaker plate. It looks like the strip is pressed in where the condenser brass screw goes.

 

[Nebraska_Cowboy]

Not sure what kind of tractor you are using however, if it is an 8N or Jubilee, yes, you can replace them.

 

[rodgernbama]

It's in a 1948 8n. How do you go about attaching the strip?

 

[Bruce (VA)]

Replace it w/ a plastic license plate grommet. The hole in the plate is square & the grommet fits in it nice & tight. Make a new strip out of the copper conductor on an old set of points.
50 Tips

 

[Bruce (VA)]

Check out the link for a picture.
Replace front distributor insulator

 

[JMOR]

(quoted from post at 20:19:37 11/22/11) Check out the link for a picture.
Replace front distributor insulator

nother picture:thank John-TR....I think!

 

[36 Coupe]

Home depot sells a square of copper step flashing that you can cut many new strips from.Thin copper can be cut with scissors and the screw holes made with a leather punch.The end grain of a hardwood block works good to cut holes in copper and leather.

 

[L B]

Hey NC how did your Ford script painting come out? If I remember right you and I had talked about it over the phone. LB

 

[Anonymous-0]

I use the copper strip off the old points. Very thin copper, when drilling second hole, have a block of wood underneath & have a pair of pliers real close to the drill hole.

 

[36 Coupe]

Leather punch works better and they come in the right size to match the screws.