Nelson Specialties info

[prostockpete1]

does anybody have a contact for the old Nelson Specialties people who did modifications on Chevrolet V6 distributors used in the Grand National stock car series years ago . Engine shop has a tagged MSD # 8596 distributor that needs correct cap / rotor that Nelson Spec. put on .

[FED 387]

google their website nelson specialties.com not sure if its current but has contact info etc.---FED 387

[prostockpete1]

Thanks FED for reply .. I got ahold of Joe Pando @ MSD and he found that distributor has been gone since 2006. But he did find the original MSD part numbers for the cap / rotor used on that unit while in production . I mite also look up other oem ignition suppliers who had that odd fire V6 replacement ignition parts

[DRAKE VISCOME]

Originally Posted by prostockpete1

Thanks FED for reply .. I got ahold of Joe Pando @ MSD and he found that distributor has been gone since 2006. But he did find the original MSD part numbers for the cap / rotor used on that unit while in production . I mite also look up other oem ignition suppliers who had that odd fire V6 replacement ignition parts

Nelson people alive & well...on Performance Road in Mooresville NC...phone #704-662-6600...he has done some FINE work for us with MSD distributors...truly capable "cat"...!!!

[prostockpete1]

Ok Drake .. FYI . I.ve called Nelson phone # few times & just keeps ringing & sent emails days ago but never replies

[Mike Taylor 3601]

What do you need to know? You need cap and rotor? I have quite a bit of V-6 experience, I may be able to help you.
If reluctor/pickup is evenly spaced the cap will be evenly spaced on wires.
If they are staggered then cap will have wire spaced accordingly..
you can check phasing if not sure... line reluctor/pickup up at each 6 spots and check rotor/cap phasing..

[prostockpete1]

Mike .. I did get a new answer & photo from Joe Pando yesterday showing / explaining the not equal spacing of the reluctor & how to properly phase when installing in engine . But still not sure what rotor Nelson Spec. put on their modified 8596 distributor . Joe Pando gave me common in stock rotor MSD put on from factory years ago but not sure if the 8467 MSD rotor is correct for the unequal spaced reluctor since distributor came with the engine to rebuild with no rotor

[DRAKE VISCOME]

Originally Posted by prostockpete1

Ok Drake .. FYI . I.ve called Nelson phone # few times & just keeps ringing & sent emails days ago but never replies

Sorry you've had this trouble...am over right by his shop several times a week...could readily stop in...keeping 6 foot social distance...of course...have him contact you...assuming he doesn't have serious personal/family issue...& shop not open...NOT like him not to respond to either e-mail or phone...

[prostockpete1]

Hello Drake . do me favor then pls if your can contact Nelson shop when you get moment ask if there was any special part number rotor they used on the modified 8596 msd distributors since the unit came in shop without any rotor and suspicious the one msd Joe pando claimed came from factory looks wrong in pictures we found . thank you for all previous replys

[DRAKE VISCOME]

Originally Posted by prostockpete1

Hello Drake . do me favor then pls if your can contact Nelson shop when you get moment ask if there was any special part number rotor they used on the modified 8596 msd distributors since the unit came in shop without any rotor and suspicious the one msd Joe pando claimed came from factory looks wrong in pictures we found . thank you for all previous replys

Pete...can/will do one day this week...for most part he is a one man show...was over the other day @ Dave Jenson's shop (right across street) picking up some fuel hose...was NO sign of life @ Nelson's...he IS a very family oriented "cat"...hope no issue(s) for him beyond what we ALL are experiencing !!!...will go hopefully make entry...see if we can get answer