Distributor advice needed

[DD in WA]

I need a new distribtor for my '42 H. Am I better off buying a new one like YT or Reliable Aftermarket sells for around $100, Steiner sells for something like $300 or should I look for a used one on Ebay. What has been your experience with any of these options? Many thanks.

 

[tn terry t]

i would look at salvage first. ive never received a bad part from jptractorsalvageDOTcom

 

[D Slater]

Never used one. On this site under a H I would want more details. They list 2 new ones in different paragraphs but have the same number on both. Listing can't fit all the tractors listed. Some are clockwise rotation and others counterclockwise. Some used a different advance.

 

[Janicholson]

Used ones may have two issues needing assessment. The centrifugal advance springs and pivot rivets, and the bushings. If rebuilt it should be fine. Jim

 

[DD in WA]

i would look at salvage first. ive never received a bad part from jptractorsalvageDOTcom

Thanks tn terry. I ordered one from jp.

 

[tn terry t]

Used ones may have two issues needing assessment. The centrifugal advance springs and pivot rivets, and the bushings. If rebuilt it should be fine. Jim

 

[tn terry t]

jp is a well know ih only dealer of salvage parts he have access to machine shop facilities he regularly rebuilds parts and has them on the shelf good day sir

 

[caterpillar guy]

I've dealt with J.P. tractor salvage and was happy with the parts I got from them. Easy to work with also. Have dealt with them a couple times in the past. Another when he is there is Harvey Gross He has a lot of IH parts along with some others. Last He told me he was looking at retireing so not sure if he is still going to be there. I know he closes in the fall for the winter.