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Old 09-01-2024, 04:40 PM   #12
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Re: What is this distributor?

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Originally Posted by Stocker View Post
Reading about points-type distributors reminded me of hearing, decades ago, that you could set points with a matchbook cover. I never actually did that, but.... do they still even make matchbooks? Used to see 'em everywhere, often given away as free advertising. I don't recall seeing one for a whole lotta years. I do remember them switching from front-strike to rear-strike. One of the early steps to protect us from ourselves.
Yeah they still have those matchbooks.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/30-Strike-Mat...s%2C814&sr=8-1

I have seen people years ago take a penny to clean the contacts.
So that they could make it to the nearest station to get them changed out.
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