N.O.S. Echlin FA78 distributor cap (when they were made really well) FA78 Ford:
Compatible Ford Engines
The FA78 fits several iconic engine families used in Ford cars, trucks, and tractors:
Ford Flathead V8 (8BA/8RT Series):
Fits 1949–1953 Ford passenger cars and 1948–1952 trucks.
Ford Y-Block V8:
Fits early versions (239, 256, 272, 292, and 312 cubic inch) used between 1954 and 1956.
Lincoln/Mercury V8s:
Fits the Lincoln Y-Block (317, 341, 368) and Mercury Flathead and Y-Block engines from the same era (1949–1956).
Ford Tractors:
Specifically fits the
Ford 8N tractor
(1952 models with the side-mount distributor).