I have an excess distributor that is bent, history unknown, it is a wonder how that happens. Can't be anything good. It's possible a machine shop could straighten yours, since they are kind of spendy?

Tedster - something to look into.  Thanks for the suggestion


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

Paul2748.  Tom Sestak's listing of a '57 'Bird distributor shaft will presently not come-up in doing an eBay number listing search because this eBay flag is on the item . . .

This seller is currently away until Jan 07, 2019, and is not processing orders at this time. You can add this item to your watch list to purchase later.

NoShortcuts
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York

Paul2748.  I think Ford Dearborn's take on what happened to your distributor shaft is exactly right.  Tedster's suggestion of straightening the distributor shaft was a GooD one.  Consider going to any good machine shop.  It doesn't have to be an automotive machine shop, but you need someone with an engine lathe, 4 jaw or collet chuck, an arbor press, and a machinist's dial indicator.

IF you can't find someone you're comfortable turning to, get back to me.  I've got a friend that I'm sure would be willing to do it for you.  Your cost will be just the shipping both ways. 

Regards,
Charlie


NoShortcuts
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York