Distributor Gear

[LPakiz]

Anyone have the drive gear that goes on the bottom of this distributor?

 

[J Hamilton]

Too bad it's not an Autolite, I have a couple of them laying around

 

[LPakiz]

Ugh! Our problems go deeper than this.
This tractor (1941 Case SC) came with an “Edison” magneto, according to the build sheet. (Edison Splittdorf?)
My dad, now 99, remembers that it was converted to battery/points ignition.

The gear inside the right angle drive adaptor is worn enough that the distributor keeps“’slipping” and going out of time.
If I thought the distributor gear was going up be hard to find, this part might be worse.
Were these right angle drives fairly universal?
Was the same drive unit/adaptor used to convert Allis and Farmall?
I understand that the same upright distributor was used across these different brand tractors, but how about these adaptors?
Might be easier to find a mag, and that would be original, but that’s not what a Grandpa had when he farmed with it.

 

[TractorTucker]

That looks identical to the delco I took of a Farmall M and put on my DC when I couldn't find parts for the magneto. I believe that the distributor is universal and you might even be able to buy that gear new. I have seen several different versions of the angle drive, including on an Oliver tractor. Have you tried looking at a salvage yard yet?

 

[J Hamilton]

If you're interested in a mag, I'd recommend Kevin's Magneto Service (309)-303-2634 for distributor parts Brillman Company (888)-274-5562

 

[jal-SD]

We've put a couple of right angled Delco's from both AC & Farmalls in both SC's & DC's over the years without a problem. (Sure wish we could find Case mag parts.) I know of 2 SC's that have been running with Declo's for more than 20 years.

 

[LPakiz]

Hey All,
Thanks a bunch for all your interest.
I called the local backyard tractor dismantler where I had found Case stuff before.
Pretty knowledgeable young fella. He pulled one off a Allis he had sitting there. Looked identical, including the Delco distributor.
Both gears are in great shape. $100. My search is over already.
He said those”magneto conversion kits” were made by the thousands and are very, very common.

 

[LPakiz]

Ugh! Our problems go deeper than this.
This tractor (1941 Case SC) came with an “Edison” magneto, according to the build sheet. (Edison Splittdorf?)
My dad, now 99, remembers that it was converted to battery/points ignition.

The gear inside the right angle drive adaptor is worn enough that the distributor keeps“’slipping” and going out of time.
If I thought the distributor gear was going up be hard to find, this part might be worse.
Were these right angle drives fairly universal?
Was the same drive unit/adaptor used to convert Allis and Farmall?
I understand that the same upright distributor was used across these different brand tractors, but how about these adaptors?
Might be easier to find a mag, and that would be original, but that’s not what a Grandpa had when he farmed with it.

 

[TractorTucker]

Interesting, my closest salvage yard quoted me 110 for an IH distributor and told me a delco would be even more.

 

[LPakiz]

Well, I think I will have an extra Delco distributor for sale soon.
The right angle drive came with the distributor attached, which I don’t need.

 

[DKase]

About 20 years ago I had several of those distributers laying around like that. I found a shop in Minnesota somewhere that had all the gears, and bushings for them. At that time they could be fixed for $20. I kept all the contact information, but forgot where I put it. If I come across the information I will post it.