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Source for distributor parts? Would like a new seal.
« on: January 03, 2016, 01:56:53 PM »
I've been looking around and can't find a source. I'd like to put a new seal in when I put the original(ish) C8AF 12131A Ford distributor into my 445. The seal looks ok, but I don't have a new one to compare it to, and it seems a good idea to start with a new one, I just can't find any sources for the parts.
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Re: Source for distributor parts? Would like a new seal.
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2016, 02:01:26 PM »
Paul, I haven't looked to see if they have it but I always first check: www.rockauto.com.

Just look under "yellow trucks"  ;D

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Re: Source for distributor parts? Would like a new seal.
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2016, 02:14:40 PM »
I believe it's Fel-Pro # 13069, available through most auto parts stores. If you don't have a parts store near you you can order it through Jegs and they will ship it right to your door for free ( no minimum purchase ).

*** I have to modify this -  I see Jegs has gone to charging a shipping fee for orders under $75. No longer free shipping ***
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Re: Source for distributor parts? Would like a new seal.
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2016, 02:18:36 PM »
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Re: Source for distributor parts? Would like a new seal.
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2016, 02:44:57 PM »
I include this just for informational purposes - the original Ford part number was B8A-12143-A. There are NOS seals available around the internet. Here's a link to one on eBay, just because it has a good picture.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-NOS-Gasket-B8A-12143-A-/370526569757
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Re: Source for distributor parts? Would like a new seal.
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2016, 04:58:00 PM »
Thanks very much. Spent a fair bit of time throwing different descriptions and part numbers around without a result. I am putting together an order at Summit and they have the Felpro part.
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Re: Source for distributor parts? Would like a new seal.
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2016, 04:59:13 PM »
Quote from: BruceS on January 03, 2016, 02:01:26 PM
Paul, I haven't looked to see if they have it but I always first check: www.rockauto.com.

Just look under "yellow trucks"  ;D

Bruce
Bruce - unfortunately that won't work, it isn't yellow anymore.
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Re: Source for distributor parts? Would like a new seal.
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2016, 06:28:32 PM »
If you get one - fine.
If not, let me know - I have about a thousand of them on a pegboard hook here...
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Re: Source for distributor parts? Would like a new seal.
« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2016, 01:32:52 AM »
I have had sealing issues at the distributor on a couple different Edelbrock intakes. I sift through my gaskets till I find a tight one. Any particular manufacturer make one a little fatter than the others?
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Re: Source for distributor parts? Would like a new seal.
« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2016, 05:24:31 AM »
Quote from: chris401 on January 04, 2016, 01:32:52 AM
I have had sealing issues at the distributor on a couple different Edelbrock intakes. I sift through my gaskets till I find a tight one. Any particular manufacturer make one a little fatter than the others?

I just recently noticed my dist. seal started leaking this fall, so I decided to change it out with a NOS Ford seal that we had. The seals have been stored in the house since new, so no drastic temp. changes, which kept them soft and pliable. This is I believe the same part # as Kevin mentioned. I have the F427 intake currently. It is either the intake itself or intake/distributor alignment methinks. Only time it leaks is when I start winging it 6-6500rpm, just when things start to get fun.  ::)
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Re: Source for distributor parts? Would like a new seal.
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2016, 07:33:40 AM »
A long time ago in a Galaxie far far away, they used to be a felt like material.

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Re: Source for distributor parts? Would like a new seal.
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2016, 07:41:47 PM »
Quote from: ScotiaFE on January 04, 2016, 07:33:40 AM
A long time ago in a Galaxie far far away, they used to be a felt like material.

Must go along with the wonderful rope seals....
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