Distributor wiring harness connection

[JackQT]

1954 M38A1

Started running. . .poorly. . .or not running at all. Cleaned points. Noticed the wire from the ignition switch to the distributor was in really bad shape. Not surprising.

Spliced in a new length of wire, but in doing so I noticed the end of the wire that connects to the distributor was just plugged in and held via friction fit. It looks like it *should* be snugged down via the hollow threaded nut. . .but I seem to be missing something.

In this image, it is called the "primary cable disconnect point". . .but I've just got a wire with a think rubber end that slides up into the distributor. Can somebody tell me what part/nut I am missing?

[wesk]

You are missing the wire #12 distributor terminal parts. The photo you posted is the very early style connector used on the first M38's.


You need the wire #12 silver connector assembly.

Kaiser Willys Parts sells the complete lead assembly and I am pretty sure john at Midwest Military carries the lead assembly as well.





Willys/Kaiser Parts uses PN 8329878 $39.99
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[JackQT]

*does the happy dance*

Perfect! Thanks Wes!