Ever lost the big headed screw that holds down the points? I have several distributors that lack any hold down hardware... where do you find this stuff?
GMC Bubba might be able to lend a hand... he's a distributor guru... that is unless you need something for a go-kart
Maybe??? The individual links won't work search for binding head and truss head machine screws. Might try a button head socket cap screw they sometimes have a larger head on them. http://www.mcmaster.com/
You can try this site www.kendrick-auto.com They have lots of distributor parts. Click on the engine parts link. ccnova
The Lowe's here has a killer hardware section, and I've found large-headed pan-head machine screws like what you need in their drawers, among other useful bits. Also check the electrical isle - there are some specialty electrical fasteners used in household electrical that fit interesting things like GM ignition module screws, etc. If the hardware / home-store places around you don't have it, check your yellow pages for a place like Fastenal, Copper State, etc. If you have something to show them for a sample, they should be able to find it for you. You'd be surprised what you can get at the hardware store, though.
More good ideas... am I the only guy who's ever needed this stuff? I remember my boss at Gene's Enco Service back in '64. He told me I was fired if I lost the screws from inside the distributor!
the first thing i'd do is figure out what size they are...i assume they are small , like 6-32 , 8-32 or even 10-32 or maybe coarse like 10-24. i assume they are also short . maybe 1/2" or 3/8" long? probably panhead then a trip to the hardware store and check out their fastener section.
Why not go to the wrecking yard and take some from an old dist. ?? I looked in the garage awhile ago for some I removed not long ago. Their with yours now. ????
what make of dizzy ya talking about mite be some close to ya if we knew which one I second the light switch screw unless it goes in hard 2 cents worth Ken
PM me with a address and i will send you a few of each ( points and condensor) I replace them with allen screws when i do a conversion unit for a flathead.
I get most of my small hardware from the 50¢ to $1.00 piles at swap meets. Pick up 3 or 4 cheap distributors and you're set to go for a long time.
Was at Lowe's last night looking for a screw, so I looked for the large-head dizzy screws - they are under 'drawer pull screws' in the specialty fastener section.
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