flathead ignition

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2018 ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

HELMET REBUILDS MINUS SIDE CAPS,COVERS AND COIL RUN $250

(INCLUDING SHIPPING)

REMOVE SIDE CAPS AND IGNITION COIL AND SHIP TO:

JIM LINDER

5237 Ford Street

SPEEDWAY INDIANA 46224

INCLUDE CHECK ,FOR $250

Total "complete" overhaul Ford Helmet Distributor

1932-1941.

These are the steps required to make er new again!!! Pictures show the core we recieved in the box from customer , need new case..

1= Tear down , clean , bead blast , inspect and paint or lube all parts.

2=Start reassembly , test adjust , lube as needed.

3=Insulate rotor shaft

4=Spray lube advance unit.

5=Lube rear bushing and install main shaft.

6=Install and align new contacts , replace all screws with stainless allen.

7=Install rotor , measure tip wear with caliper for air gap.

8=Spray lube housing and grease bushing.

9=Install timing tab at 2 degs advanced.

10=Install vacuum brake with new leather. Lube and oil.

11=Run on tester for break in.

12=Block off pass side contacts and adjust drivers side ( timing side) with dwell meter. Note =Each degree of dwell=2 degrees of engine timing...

13=Adjust pass side for correct dwell ( coil build up 36 degrees)

14=Verify proper advance , note: This is a model 68 and should have 8-8 1/2 degrees at 2000 rpm. Is on the money!!

15=Ohm test coil primary and secondary .

16=Coil output testing , bright blue and spark jumps large gap and lights neon lamp!! Good coil

17= Install side caps and verify clearance..Looks good.

To be such a nasty unit this morning , it passed all tests and is a complete working distributor!!