So I have this "extra" dizzy on the '57 engine that I am parting out, and I figured why not make a pre-lube tool out of it, if only for convenience...(and it's free)

Just a well-weathered, original vaccuum advance set-up. Nothing crazy. I'm not bastardizing something of value to someone to someone else, am I?

Todd in Central California...about half way between Fresno and Sacramento

1956 Thunderbird - 1960 F-100 - 1961 Starliner - 1961 Imperial

It will be worth something to someone. Go to a salvage yard, pull a small block distributor and use it's shaft. At least then it's like using 1 of 1000 rather than 1 of 100.



Though, it probably won't hurt it to use it this one time.


Lawrenceville, GA

I used a 1/4 inch drive socket, If I remember I had to turn it down a bit.

DW

All I use a a 1/4 drive, 1/4 deep socket - works every time. Why make a special tool???? I would recommend a 6 point rather than a 12 point.

54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Definately use a 6-point socket, but as paul says this all you'll ever need.  Sell the distributor.

Larry D

Winnipeg, MB Canada Eh!


'57 Fairlane 500 Club Victoria

'58 Custom 300 Tudor

'56 Crown Victoria

'61 Starliner Z Code

'51 Ford Victoria

All the dealer mechanics I worked with over the years used an oil pump shaft and socket. Use a high speed air ratchet or electric drill. Keep or sell the distributor. If the distributor is from a 57 Tbird with a tachometer drive it is worth bucks.

57 Black Tbird 312/auto

Made mine out of a  spare distributor about 40+ years ago when they were plentiful.

That's what I used.



Using a hand-crank "speed" wrench, I can make about 50PSI!!





Regards,





Rick


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