Technical Ford 226 six cylinder flathead

hi, I need to change the points on 1946 flat head six cylinder. The problem is it looks like I need to strip the rad etc out to be able to see the distributor enough to set the gap etc. surely there is a simpler way? Is anybody able to give an idea of how?

It's a 226 H ford flathead six in a 1946 ford Tudor if that helps? All original.

Thanks Andrew

 

Remove the distributer,,,,,,,,,

 

That what I am thinking you need to do, thing is I was thinking that but it looks like I might need to remove the rad to do that! I am sure it is one of those jobs that's a lot simpler than its looking! There are loads of sites that refer to the eights but nothing on the six. Also there appears to be a bolt / screw on the side for adjusting the timing and I want to better understand what I am looking at before dismantling!

 

That was easy, just one of those jobs you think should be harder than it is!

 

Virtually the same distributor housing as the 42-48 V8 unit. Separate the cap from the housing. Remove the two bolts holding the distributor to the motor and pull the unit forward about a half inch. It'll come right off. Now you can work on it on your bench. Has the same offset drive tang of the V8 unit. Just align the tang with the slot in the cam when you reinstall it. Check the plastic cap carefully.....they are nearly impossible to find new anymore. Clean the wire sockets and reuse it if it's not cracked.

 

Thanks for the help! Once you know how it's a nice easy job! Even down to the screw cam to adjust the breaker gap

 

Pay attention to the distributor bushing and replace it if there is play between the bushing and the shaft. Bushings are why the distributors fail, and engine develop misses.