Jrbrks Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Can someone help me identify the original application for a Delco Remy distributor Model # 840T (serial # 2462). These numbers are stamped on the Delco-Remy tag that is riveted to the outside base of the distributor body.I would like to be able to purchase a correct replacement cap, points, condensor and rotor. The current rotor has the metal end on the leading edge worn off on one side, as if it is too long for the cap. the metal tabs in the cap that correspond to each plug wire are also worn on only a small part of their surface, as if the rotor is not making even contact across the surface of each metal tab.All of the 1930's Chevy 6-cylinder distributor model numbers that I have found online seem to be in the 600's. In the 1940's, the model numbers become more complex.I am continuing to work on reviving a 1929 Model 135 recovered from long-term storage (1976).I appreciate any help or leads.Thanks,Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f147pu Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Why not replace it with the original? A #642-B is the original for 1930 and I believe would be right for 29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrbrks Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 I understand the distributor #840T may actually be a #640T, which would make this the original distributor for the Model 135.I also understand I could purchase tune-up parts for a 1950 Chevrolet 6-cylinder. This was not clear to me, as I reviewed the technical forum notes on this topic from 2007 on the club website. Thus, it was my error.I appreciate the help and feedback. Perhaps, this clarification will also be useful for others who are new to the Franklin automobiles.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f147pu Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 The Chev part #s fiit many years of 6 cyl cars. I wonder if the only difference in the 840 is the advance springs/curve. Is the shaft in the 840 wobbly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrbrks Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 All:One of the members on the Chevrolet forum provided this link to the Delco Remy catalog, which provides specific information as to which parts for the Franklin Delco-Remy 640T distributor cross reference to various other cars and especially to the 1950's Chevrolets.The link is:http://www.collectorsautosupply.com/DELCO.PDFAs a new Franklin owner, I am most appreciative of this information. My local NAPA store had all listed Echlin parts in stock (distributor cap, condenser, points and rotor).Does anyone have suggestions/recommendations for appropriate plug wires and spark plugs?Thanks again for all the help and advice on this forum. I genuinely appreciate it.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Ask your counter guy at the NAPA store to look up Franklin on his computer like other cars. He'll find it and all the parts that fit it in the ignition area. They don't believe it's there but it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kkilmer Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 While at NAPA you can buy bulk spark plug wire 25 foot roll. In Franklin parts manual it tells the length of each wire that you will need. Hope this is a help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrbrks Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Thank you.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odyssey Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Use the Sollid Core wire, not resistor core. Spark plugs - it seems the Champion 516 is the most reliable plug to use. Napa will have it. Merry Christmas!tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrbrks Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 Thank you, Tom.I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, as well.Best,JimUse the Sollid Core wire, not resistor core. Spark plugs - it seems the Champion 516 is the most reliable plug to use. Napa will have it. Merry Christmas!tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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