interesting! never seen this a grant Spalding flame thrower RB Distributor

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Grant-Spalding-Flamethrower-distributor-426-Hemi-Gasser-Chrysler-RB/233106898353?hash=item364640fdb1:g:xjAAAOSwWdNcSN~7:rk:25:pf:0&LH_ItemCondition=4

[Ghoste]

Its a cool looking old piece.  Looks like something you would see on an old fuel car.

[metallicareload99]

Looks self powered?

Its a cool looking old piece.  Looks like something you would see on an old fuel car.

Is that a coil for each bank?

[Mytur Binsdirti]

With its long neck, that thing would stick up as high as the carbs.

[Bronzedodge]

Looks cool, but not practical vs modern stuff.  Found this on HotRod's website:

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/0804rc-april-2008-wrenchin/

Q.Do you have any information available on a Flame-Thrower distributor like the one in the Troy ladd roadster? I have one I bought in the mid- 60s and would like to use it again. I'm not computer literate, so I can't go there!Jerry HasslerDeming, NM

A.The Spalding and grant Flame-Thrower distributors were produced in the '50s and '60s, and, as you can see from the picture of Troy ladd's one, were of a unique design. At the time, they were among the most expensive ignitions you could buy, and required two ignition systems, one for each side cap. They were available with vacuum advance, which will be obvious if you have one, as it's mounted on the top. We're not sure whether you are inquiring after parts or just information, but there are no aftermarket or reproduction parts available as far as we are aware. However, the points used in these distributors are '56 Ford, and the bearings should be available from any bearing supply house if you have the part number or an old one to match. If you need a rotor, we'd have to point you toward swap meets or the Internet, but your admission to being computer illiterate rules out the latter.

It will also rule out converting the distributor to electronic operation (as it's computer programmable), which is what Troy did with his, replacing the points with two PerTronix pickups, setting them up in phase using the internal adjustable phase plate, and using a four-cylinder rotor. However, the rotors in 12-volt configuration were prone to burning when the units were new, requiring frequent replacement, and this could be problematic with the lack of supply today. Not to mention awkward, as replacing the rotor requires dismantling the whole distributor. Plus, voltage bleed-through to the center shaft will occur if the voltage is increased above 12V. Do you still want to use your old piece, or keep it as a cool artifact and conversation piece on the shelf?

[RallyeMike]

I can assure you that nobody bidding on that was thinking about practicality. It's going on a period car, hot rod, or in a display case.

[odcics2]

I can assure you that nobody bidding on that was thinking about practicality. It's going on a period car, hot rod, or in a display case.

Yup.   

[RallyeMike]

You got it? I bailed out once it hit $200. To expensive for rat rod...

[odcics2]

Nope.

I agreed with your statement.

[odcics2]

Paperwork for the distributor...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/GRANT-SPALDING-FLAME-THROWER-DISTRIBUTOR-INSTRUCTIONS-PAPER-WORK-/202562674356?oid=233106898353

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Paperwork for the distributor...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/GRANT-SPALDING-FLAME-THROWER-DISTRIBUTOR-INSTRUCTIONS-PAPER-WORK-/202562674356?oid=233106898353

thats good , he never listed the info before

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