1947 Clipper 6 cyl distributor adjustment ?

Posted by Dave Blandford On 2008/10/19 15:28:20

I am working on my "new" 1947 Clipper 2100 6 cylinder with 33,000 original miles, and I just replaced the points, plugs, condenser, and distributor cap. It was running fine; but started to "miss", when it appeared to burn the prior set of points unevenly.

My main question:

It's a Delco-Remy distributor, and I have the correct points. They lock-down with a screw on the left, and adjust with a cam-type screw next to it. I "get" that concept. In order to check & reset dwell angle, do you simply need to pop the Dist. and reset the points 'til you get it right ? There is a 3/4 " rotary cap on the bottom left of the distributor, and it turns both ways. Is this a fine tune adjustment for the distributor ? In the picture, the part in question is at approx 9 o'clock on the outside of the distributor.

The car starts OK; but runs very rough.

I am having trouble making my timing light work (I don't own a 6 volt light). I have tried to hook the 12 volt timing light to jumper cables from my car parked next to the Clipper; then hooking-up the clamp on the #1 spark plug. It doesn't want to illuminate the timing light through the jumper cables (only when I hook directly to the 12 volt battery). I will try to remove the battery from the newer car and have it nearer my Clipper, , , that's next weekend.

Thanks for any input.

Best regards,

Dave Blandford
cell 513-205-3188

P. S. Yes, I know that I need to put my '47 pictures in the owners registry

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