ignition · FF-0125

What makes a marine Mallory distributor different?

Ed shows a marine Mallory distributor made for a Chevrolet. It has a heavier hold-down clamp than the usual spring clamps and a filter screen on the fresh air going into the point area, because the points spark and gasoline fumes can build up in a boat's bilge. He says the engine would also have a spark arrestor on the carburetor.

Expert

Ed Smith

Evidence

expert attributed

Component

marine Mallory distributor

Applicable scope

Mallory marine distributor made for a Chevrolet, shown before conversion for a Ford Flathead