Owen - I mean each wire has an attachment that screws into the distributor cap hole. The wire is threaded thru the attachment. Even the center coil wire uses this arrangement. This cap and wires came on a Delco 1110811 distributor, which I bought as a spare for my car. I think I have seen a thread about this wire connector. I dont know what this came off -

I have a distributor ( Delco ) that has wires that screw into the distributor cap - not plug in _ What vehicles used this ?

Looks like a 46 or 47

Thanks Ross for the helpful video -

According to what I see in " 1948 - Tunp-Up Specifications and Adjustments - 1948 " The criteria for Eight & Deluxe Eight is - Eight used all Auto-Lite electrical parts , and Deluxe Eight used all Delco-Remy electrical parts - which includes , Starting Motor, Generator, Regulator, and Distributor

I am beginning to think my 48 2262 has 47 parts .( at least electrical ) It was built ( I think ) in late 1947 - It has Delco - not Auto-Lite electrical parts- Can someone comment on this ?

Just went through that with my 48 - The hold down screw is removable , but the adjustment screw is not removable - BTW , anyone know the size of the screw that holds the condenser in place ?

You are right- Nobody will work on mine either -

Thanks JW - The original distributor is in the car Delco 1110811 - The only reason I thought about changing it - The incoming flex wire is bare and wrapped with tape, and the point adjustment screw is missing. I have another distributor ( same one ) which I am rebuilding. Just wondering which is better - fix the original one or replace ? Your thoughts ?

I may want to install a spare distributor in my 48 in place of the original one-- 1948 Deluxe Sedan - Delco Remy any instructions or advise ?