1958 420c Distributor

[joeturner1977]

Lavoy,

My dist needs to be rebuilt. The bushing is worn and is very hard to gap the points. The shaft might even be worn. I also noticed the fly weights are rusted tight. I would also need points, condenser, breaker plate gasket, cap, rotor and wires.

Do you have assembled rebuilds available or do I have to buy the parts and do it myself?

[Lavoy]

Rebuilts are not available any more that I have found. Only thing I might have is a good used one. If yours is rebuildable, that might be your best option.
Lavoy

[Reg Taylor]

I had the same problem as you and found a rebuilt dist. at Restoration Supply Tractor Parts at www.tractorpart.com. I purchased one from them and it was completely rebuilt with bushings, points, cond., cap. Good service and good product. They also buy rebuild cores. Hope this helps.

[joeturner1977]

Tractor parts has this for $200.

"John Deere M, MT, 40, 320, 330, 420, 430, 440G Rebuilt distributor with points ($30.00 credit when a good core is returned)"

I think this the way I am going to go. I dont think I could buy all the parts for less. Esspecially with rusted tight flyweights and advance springs.

Lavoy, How much for a good used one?

Thanks for the tips...

[Lavoy]

Good used dist is $75 when I have them, not sure what I have left, but can check.
Lavoy