Ford has done stranger things. Could have something to do with with what was the simplest to fit in the existing space without having to switch out more parts than necessary.

This photo showed up over on the HAMB recently - it is believed to be a Mallory conversion system for a Load-O-Matic. As discovered, it had two different point sets with opposing swing pivots.

 
 Steve Metzger       Tucson, Arizona

Randy,

The dual point distributor in my 1957 312 engine is a COAF 12127 A and someone will have to help me in identifying it.  Does CO indicate 1960 year?  I matched my points up at the parts store and the Standard P/N FD8285XV points matched up perfect to the original straight line mounted dual points and were listed for high performance with higher spring tension.  I installed them in my distributor and they work fine.

buddy

The 1960-64 Ford Parts Book lists C0AF-12127-A for a 60-62 292 engine.  Somewhere it must of been converted to dual points.  On the body near the part number there should be an alphanumeric manufacturing date code.  "C0" indicates the decade (C=196X) and model year (0) of the component.  A= Full size Ford, and F = Hardware and Accessories Division Product Engineering Office.   

Regards,

Dennis

 

 

To: Randyh

Would like to know the part number on the distributor housing and date code as I would like to compare it to my S/C passenger car dual point distributor. 

Is this distributor a tach drive or conventional?

Regards,

Dennis

[quote]GREENBIRD56 (2/29/2012)

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This photo showed up over on the HAMB recently - it is believed to be a Mallory conversion system for a Load-O-Matic. As discovered, it had two different point sets with opposing swing pivots.



Interesting. I see an inherent problem though (aside from lack of point interchangeability) in that loosening the common mounting screw to adjust one set would likely change the other set's gap. It's hard enough to get the gap exact when you can tighten both ends down. There is plenty of room on the other dual conversion plates I have for identical point sets, so can't understand why Mallory went this way. Unless, there is some non-obvious advantage to pushing one arm and dragging the other?

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

The 1960-64 Ford Parts Book lists C0AF-12127-A for a 60-62 292 engine. Somewhere it must of been converted to dual points. On the body near the part number there should be an alphanumeric manufacturing date code. "C0" indicates the decade (C=196X) and model year (0) of the component. A= Full size Ford, and F = Hardware and Accessories Division Product Engineering Office.

Regards,

Dennis

Thanks Dennis for the explanation and identifying my distributor.  Just below the COAF 12127 A is another number Y 9KC or O and there was a paper sticker showing it as FoMoCo remanufactured  

buddy

My phase 1 distributor is number FEH-12127-E.  It takes one curved point set and one straight set on the side where the vacuum advance commects.  I will try to post a picture in a day or so.  Randy

Randy,

Yes, it's obvious we have different distributors since one of your points are curved and both of mine are straight.  I had been unsuccessful in identifying the distributor in my 57 312 but thanks to Dennis it was built for a 1960 to 62 292 and at some point it was apparently converted to dual points. 

buddy

Try to put the NAPA points in, the straight set, NAPA CS754, doesn't fit correctly.  Although screw holes line up, the hole furthest from the contacts runs out of room before the rubbing block hits as you can see in picture. 

 I need set that has a little curve to it,  Anyone have any ideas?  Randy