Standard Motor Products FD 117 Distributor Review

As an automotive enthusiast I purchased this distributor with high hopes. However, as my tests showed, it was a total letdown. The only positive thing I can say is that it was priced reasonably .Unfortunately, that`s all it has going for it. The build quality is terrible and the performance is disastrous. Don't waste your money on this replacement part..

I've been buying standard parts for my Ford cars since the 70's because they've always been an exact fit and have been of high quality, especially the Blue Streak brand which spins it out to be. I replaced a rotor that was loose and sloppy on the distributor shaft. This junk is weaker and sloppier than the 2 year old 1 I picked up! The problem seems to be that the inner tongue that fits into the groove in the shaft slot is too narrow and much shorter than the slot. The inner circumference of…