Wiring 8 n

to30man · Dec 16, 2016

The piece the switch goes to looks like the
top side is broke off. What do you call that
piece to get another or am I looking at
something wrong

Del Huebner · Dec 16, 2016

If it is an early 8N this is the resistor you need.
Resistor.

jimtrs · Dec 16, 2016

Or a terminal block if it's a late 8N (side mount distributor)

to30man · Dec 16, 2016

Thanks for the help

to30man · Dec 16, 2016

I looked at my local auto parts and farm and garden and had no luck finding this piece were is a good place to get one new

R Geiger · Dec 16, 2016

(quoted from post at 13:52:21 12/16/16) I looked at my local auto parts and farm and garden and had no luck finding this piece were is a good place to get one new

If you want one just like the original, this sites sells them, shipping might get a bit high for one small item tho. or if you want something that will work but look different check ebay,
Looks like what you got will work. All it is, is a place to hook wires together.

R Geiger · Dec 16, 2016

Or check out this site:
http://www.allelectronics.com/category/755/terminal-strips/1.html

to30man · Dec 16, 2016

It shows that some wires go on top and some go on the bottom and the top is gone on the one I got can you put them All on the bottom ?

Dell (WA) · Dec 16, 2016

there's a reason there are 2-posts (screws?) separate circuits. So the answer to yer question, is NO. You kenn NOT consolidate all yer wires to the 1-post. ..........HTH, the amazed Dell

to30man · Dec 16, 2016

Thought so till one post noted I could use what I had thanks for the info

Royse · Dec 16, 2016

You could use any separate, two post connection block.
Hooking them all together will not work though.

The key switch needs to connect across the two sides to turn
it on and off. I have used Radio Shack connectors in the past.
They are a pain as they are really too small for the wires.
Plus, you have to find a way to mount them.

If you can soak your old one in penetrating oil front and back,
then get the screws to turn out, the original style would be my
first choice.

There are other options too, like converting it to key start.
However just to get it running I would start cheap.
Hot wire the distributor and worry about all the rest later.
If it runs well, then replace all the wiring as you wish.

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