Seeking help please. V12 Distributor set up in the UK

[ambassadorblue]

Hello,

I am trying to help a friend get his 1937 LZ V12 running.  We need to have the distributor set up properly . Is there anyone in the UK who has the special tool to set this distributor up please ? Alternatively, is there a reliable way to set the distributor up without the special tool ? Many thanks for any help that can be offered.  Brian.

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[19tom40]

The distributor can be set up with a timing fixture, but the best method is a distributor machine. I have the instructions for the Sun machine. The Zephyr distributor uses the same adapter as the Ford 32-41 distributor.

 

To find someone that can help you in the UK, go to the Early Ford V-8 Club website and click on REGIONAL GROUPS. Scroll down to the information for the UK group and contact them. Lincolns are welcome in the Club.

 

https://www.earlyfordv8.org/index.cfm

 

To just get it running you can use a dwell meter by setting each set of points to .014-.016" and check the dwell for 36degrees of dwell. The timing screw should be set at the center position.

 

 

 

[ambassadorblue]

Thank you Tom, I will give that a try.

[38ShortopConv.]

Colin Spong, could help, London area. 37 LZ sedan, coupe, 38 convertible, LZOC member.

[Colin Spong]

Ambassaborblue.....I can set up the LZ distributor as I have the original timing jig. You will find my contact details in the LZOC Roster but if not a member let me have you contact details.

I am in the UK just outside London.

[ambassadorblue]

Hi Colin,

many thanks. I have just sent you a PM with my contact details.

Best Regards,

Brian.