mikewest Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) Im looking for a Delco or Plillips dual distributor base like shown here. These were made to replace the original magneto. I don't care whether its 4 or 6 cylinder. Mike 585 738 1541 mawest729@gmail.com Thanks~ Mike Edited January 6, 2018 by mikewest (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Hello Mike, I have chased down, over the past years three of these Delco units pictured. Two of them are four cylinder units and both have places to go. The third is a 50% complete 6 cylinder cylinder unit. These attached pictures will show you what I have. The first unit is my extra 6 cylinder unit. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) Al, If I wanted to find a Delco 6 cyl unit what model year cars had them ? What is the going rate on them if they can be found? I think they would be great! Mike Edited January 7, 2018 by mikewest spelling (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Hello Mike, I do know that Pierce-Arrow and Stutz used them from about 1913-14 up to the mid 20's. Pierce used both 4's and 6's while Stutz, I think, only used them on 4's. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Thanks Al, A new hunt ... Ill bet they are scarce. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 They are around, I saw on last year and the guy wanted crazy money, while not common, there is almost no demand. If you want one, PM me and I can give you a number of a person who probably will have one available at normal market rate. The caps are hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Hi Ed, Thank you for responding to my quest! If its a Delco unit Ill need a 6 Cyl piece. If its a brand X like the Philips I showed ,I could swap out the distributors to a 6 cyl. I want to use it on a early 6 cyl T head I have in a 1910 Mitchell. Thank you! PS I always enjoy reading your responses and your advise to "Drive it like you stole it" Mike West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brasscarguy Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Mike, sent you pix of one I have, think it was off a Stutz. Was going to use it on my 50 hp t head speedster project but it now surplus. I also have a dual 4 distributor, that is off a studebaker fires 8 plugs for a 4 cylinder motor, was going to use that on my Fronty sr but decided t use one of my Bosch 2 spark dual mags brasscarguy@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 My car is a T-Head 6 cyl , Im wonder if I could make a new cam that breaks the points and change the caps? How much are you asking? Thank you, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Mike, To convert the Delco dual from a 4 cylinder to a 6 cylinder unit would require way more work and parts, due to the different shaft gear ratios. It could be done but not real easily. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Mike. Its a six unit. It belongs to a car in a shop I frequent. The car is much later and doesnt fit the car currently being restored. Language is a problem, but I am sure the owner will sell, I'm guessing he may want more than I think its worth. PM me and send me your email, I'll get photos, and you can make him an offer. I think the making an offer route is the best way on this item. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Thank you Ed , Ill send you my PM now. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Hello Ed, Delco made a later series dual distributor, design is different that these earlier units. Is the unit, you refer to, an earlier unit similar to those posted or does it have a single round distributor cap? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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