Thomas Walter wrote:
>
> Thinking of making up a simple distributor machine:
>
> Motor for 300 to 3000 rpm (which implies 600 to 6000rpm
> at the engine) - fine fo my needs.
> Timing Light.
> Degree wheel.
> Metal lathe -- custom made adapter and fixture.
>
> QUESTION 1: All the British cars that I can think of
> have CCW (counter clock wise) rotating distributors.
> Not sure on "detroit iron"... does anyone know of any
> CW rotating distributors?
>
> QUESTION 2: HP rating. Not much mass on a destributor,
> rough guess would be a 1/4hp motor would be more than
> enough. Can anyone with an old SUN machine confirm
> the size of the motor?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom Walter
> Austin, TX
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My old Allen tester has a 1/4hp motor. Seems to be plenty strong enough.
Vari-speed and reversal both accomplished with a simple friction drive.
Joe
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