Thunderbird distributor I.D. help

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Thunderbird distributor I.D. help

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ogasman	Posted 4 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: Last Year Posts: 42, Visits: 6.8K	Came with a 292 that was supposed to be out of a 1955 bird. Had a 56 block and 57 heads. Is this a 57 distributor? Thanks Paul
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57RancheroJim	Posted 4 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: Last Year Posts: 729, Visits: 112.0K	His situation is the opposite. Later carb and early distributor.
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55blacktie	Posted 4 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: 2 days ago Posts: 1.1K, Visits: 1.7K	57rancherojim, read the article, not just the title.
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Thunderbird distributor I.D. help By ogasman ( 4 Years Ago )

No. It's a '55 T-Bird distributor. By Hoosier Hurricane ( 4 Years Ago )

The number on the distributor should be FEA-12127-E or F for the 55 T-... By Genuinerod ( 4 Years Ago )

Thanks Guys Could not find any casting numbers on the distributor.... By ogasman ( 4 Years Ago )

Looks like a 55 distributor to me. It doesn't have the dual vacuum pot... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

The data plate was painted over. Cleaned if off as best as possible.... By ogasman ( 4 Years Ago )

Go to eatonbalancing.com, click on "Quick Index" at the top of the... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

His situation is the opposite. Later carb and early distributor. By 57RancheroJim ( 4 Years Ago )

57rancherojim, read the article, not just the title. By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

A 57-up carburetor relies on mechanical advance, which the 55... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

A modern carb will not provide the correct vacuum signal for that... By charliemccraney ( 4 Years Ago )

The 1953 Ford flathead produced 194 ft lbs and 110 hp. The 1957... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

What I would like to see is a modern electronic distributor with... By Joe-JDC ( 4 Years Ago )

There is. Go to crtperformance.com. You will find the same/similar on... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

What kind of electronic distributor are you referring to? Like, a 57... By FORD DEARBORN ( 4 Years Ago )

Here’s are a couple of pictures of the CRT ignition distributors for... By Ted ( 4 Years Ago )

It probably has no more capabilities than a 57 tach drive distributor... By FORD DEARBORN ( 4 Years Ago )

Just ordered one. Will give it a try and see if it works as... By Joe-JDC ( 4 Years Ago )

JDC, I have to think that there must be a forum member who has the... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

I already have two complete MSD systems for my Ys, but they are not... By Joe-JDC ( 4 Years Ago )

I bought one the CRT tach drive distributors in Sept. I didn't... By 1/8cavman ( 4 Years Ago )

How far off are we talking about, if the gear is installed to low on... By kevink1955 ( 4 Years Ago )

Both Paul and Joe have ordered the CRT distributors. Paul is having... By Ted ( 4 Years Ago )

Interesting. It hadn’t occurred to me, but I should likely measure the... By DANIEL TINDER ( 4 Years Ago )

I think they did better 65 years ago then the Chinese do today.. :) By 57RancheroJim ( 4 Years Ago )

It will be very interesting to learn what Ted finds once he gets one... By FORD DEARBORN ( 4 Years Ago )

[quote][b]DANIEL TINDER (2/9/2021)[/b][hr] Interesting. It hadn’t... By DANIEL TINDER ( 4 Years Ago )

I haven't heard much about the insides. Are parts available in case... By paul2748 ( 4 Years Ago )

[quote][b]DANIEL TINDER (4/2/2021)[/b][hr] [quote][b]DANIEL TINDER... By DANIEL TINDER ( 4 Years Ago )

Just installed the CRT in my 292 Y that will be going into my '55... By Joe-JDC ( 4 Years Ago )

Joe, what carburetor is on your engine? Will that spacer allow your... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

Summit 750VS, and it is too small for the engine. Pulling 1.4" vacuum... By Joe-JDC ( 4 Years Ago )

Joe, What intake manifold (can’t tell from photo)? Modified ‘B’, or... By DANIEL TINDER ( 4 Years Ago )

Yes, I reworked the heads myself. Ported the BT version 5 with firing... By Joe-JDC ( 4 Years Ago )

Joe, I sent a PM before finding this (I forgot about it). Once the... By 55blacktie ( 2 Years Ago )

Paul sent to me one of the new TSP distributors designed specifically... By Ted ( 4 Years Ago )

Good information, thanks..................... By FORD DEARBORN ( 4 Years Ago )

Good morning, Ted. I'm confused by your numbers. There's... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

[quote][b]55blacktie (4/1/2021)[/b][hr]...I'm confused by your... By Ted ( 4 Years Ago )

Based on their description, I think the CRT and TSP are the same... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

The TSP distributor that I received does have an adjustable vacuum... By Ted ( 4 Years Ago )

I compared TSP and CRT website descriptions and photos for the... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

Ted said if I didn't care, to get the HEI style cap. He said that the... By ogasman ( 4 Years Ago )

Impressive! You must have done some serious port work on those 113... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

228 @ .050/w 111 LSA sounds like Mummert's cam. Did you use a C2OE... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

Have a T-5, adapter, but after seeing 395 fb/ft, I may go with a TKO... By Joe-JDC ( 4 Years Ago )

Just to be safe, makes sense to go with a transmission that has a... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

GOOD JOB, 400HP with a little cam and no compression is hard to do,... By Cliff ( 4 Years Ago )

Dnyo cell electric fuel pump with regulator. Yes, C2 block, early... By Joe-JDC ( 4 Years Ago )

Knowing what it takes, you didn't accomplish it with your loose... By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

Hi Joe I'm really interested in your build. Would really like to get... By cos ( 4 Years Ago )

I was hoping to get the build featured in Y Block Magazine with all... By Joe-JDC ( 4 Years Ago )

That would be incentive for me to subscribe! By 55blacktie ( 4 Years Ago )

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