Farmall H Distributor Question

paticpatic · Jun 19, 2018

This probably sounds like a strange question…. I have a 1949 Farmall H and my distributor sits straight up (vertical). Many pictures I seen shows the distributor sitting horizontal. The only modification to my tractor was converting the electrical system from 6 volts to 12 volts by the prior owner. Any reason why my distributor is different? I could post a picture later today if that would help.

John M · Jun 19, 2018

Delco unit, quite common when changing to a distributor, or live pump.

rustyfarmall · Jun 19, 2018

If you go to the local auto parts store in need of points, condensor, rotor, cap, etc., The parts man will not find them listed in the IH section. He needs to look under the Allis-Chalmers section.

I have a 1940 M, and a 1950 H equipped with the Delco distributor.

rustred · Jun 19, 2018

or chevrolet.

Roger in Wisconsin · Jun 20, 2018

Back in the day it was common to
replace the original magneto with a
Delco 1111411 distributor. They were
used on other tractors and are easier
to tune than Farmall.

gene bender · Jun 20, 2018

thats the way the Delco dist is mounted the I-H and PRESTOLITE were horiz

mattofvinings · Jun 20, 2018

I am curious, can the drive gear(s) be sourced for the vertical distributor or is it run what you've got?

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