Panhead Ignition Timer

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Panhead Ignition Timer

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Check this timer out...who made it?
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Re: Panhead Ignition Timer

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Almost looks like an Indain modifiyed for Harley.
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Forum Member Russ W posted pics of the Pool Distributor previously,
and its a true distributor!

I can't conjure a link, so just paste Pool Distributor into the search function, or: antique looking wire.

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Made by Blu Arc back in the '80s. Single fire setup, Autolite cap/rotor, Bosch points.
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And then, like Cotten said, there is the Pool unit from way back in the '50's. This one adapted the stock timer to a cap/rotor style, using a rotor that fit into a modified point breaker cam.
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Never seen one before so thanks for the info and pics...
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I've never seen either,.. either!

Both are delightful, and I would covet them both.

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