Distributor drive dog for English Ford V8
 

I am looking to put an English distributor on a flathead v8.
I believe there is a drive dog that goes between the camshaft and the distributor. Firstly, is this correct?
Secondly, Can someone supply one?. If not, can someone put up a photo of one?
Lastly, does anyone know of a source for parts,(dist cap, rotor, points etc.
Thanks in advance.

You can see a picture of a Lucas Distributor on this thread.

http://www.mapleleafup.org/forums/sh...rd+distributor

The drive dog should be permanently attached to the Distributor.

The complete Distributors over here sale for approximately £50.00. Points and roator arms are freely available but I don't have any dealer details at work.

Hi Lynn

Amongst my collection of stuff I have 2 other types of distributors, not shure, which one you're talking about. But here are 2 photos of the different types I've got.

Greetings
Max

Max
 

The first one is English (Lucas) the next one (21a) is the third type Ford distributor.

Lucas
 

I've always been told that the worst possible of all worlds is a British vehicle with Lucas electricals.

Lots_of_Useless_Crap_And_Solder (LUCAS).

Surely you can Buy Better than British!

Lucas versus Ford
 

this is probably like thowing a spanner at a wasp nest, but I,ve been told that the British (Lucas?) distributor is a better distributor than the Ford units.

:mad: :mad: :mad: :fry: :nono: :fry: :fry: :doh:

pommy dizzy
 

Hi Lynn,Try Gavin at west coast fords he deals in all the old flat head stuff have all ways had a good deal from him Ph:09-412-6002 fax:09 412-6008.
Hope this helps.