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Topic: need distributor advice
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project66
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-26-2001 11:47 AM
   
I inherited some real old school stuff on the Fairlane I got from my bro-in-law. Included is a dual-point Mallory (DuoLite?) distributor, and a square, Accel supercoil. Have a MSD 6A box firing it.I'd like to move to an electronic ignition. Spoke to Pertronix this AM. I didn't have the number off the distributor but she didn't think they'd have a conversion kit. I have emailed Mallory/Mr. G. Tech to see if they do (didn't see it listed at their site though). If I can get a kit, is this distributor worth modifying or should I move on. If the latter, to what? Heard y'all talking about the MSD billet unit, what about other options? And what about my big yellow coil? Thanks-
JimO
66 Coupe
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 5272
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-26-2001 11:55 AM
Jim,My opinion is, just put a Ford duraspark distributor in it to trigger the MSD box and supercoil. Used ones are about $25, and rebuilt ones are about $70. Application includes 1977 Ford Granada w/ 302 and a ton of other late '70/'80s Fords. Get the big cap for it too. It's a lotta "bang for the buck".  SteveW
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project66
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-26-2001 12:46 PM
Thanks for the quick comeback, Steve.I'll head to the junkyard this weekend. So, was it standard issue on those 302-containing Fords, or will I have to discriminate between it and others? Also, is it an easy rebuild? JimO
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 5272
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-26-2001 02:32 PM
Jim,Yeah standard stuff. You shouldn't have to rebuild it, but you might want to re-curve it depending on your engine. If the bushings are sloppy, find another one. I think I have one in my garage if you can't find one, might be missing some parts though.  SteveW
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project66
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-26-2001 03:04 PM
I appreciate it, Steve-Think I should fair well at my local junkyard. (Got your pony painted yet? What did you decide for a scheme?) JimO
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cpmaverick
Moderator Posts: 1482
From: Auburn, AL.
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 04-26-2001 03:10 PM
I used a reman Duraspark distributor to trigger my Holley Annihilator box. It was only like $85. If you go the junkyard route (The reason I didn't is because I needed a 85 Mustang dist with the steel gear for my roller camshaft) look for 1983-1984 Mustang 302 cars. They will have the best distributor curve for performance. ------------------
-Charlie Ping
1970 Maverick Grabber
-1987 5.0L B303 roller cam/rockers
-1968 Mustang Toploader
-1977 Lincoln Versailles 9 inch w/discs
-1980 Granada Front Discs
www.MAVERICKGRABBER.com
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 916
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 04-26-2001 04:23 PM
JimO,
Mallory does have a conversion kit, it's a Mallory Unilite conversion kit [a photo-optic, infrared LED electronic setup (that should not wear out)]. The kit is Part #504. It's about $95 from most places. I'd say if you KNEW that the dual-point wasn't run much (meaning that the dist. bushings are still in very good shape), then you may consider going in that direction...rather than installing a dang-near worn-out junkyard distributor that you'd regret installing too soon. Just my 2 cents.........
Ryan
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project66
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-27-2001 11:24 AM
Ryan-Good point (at least a dime's worth). The distributor has not been run long and I'd like to stay with it. Funny. Just had mail from Mr Gasket tech who told me the distributor is obsolete and there is no conversion kit. Wrote him back to ask about #504. Thanks for the tip, George. If I end up in the junkyard, I'll target those Mustangs. Does that mean I'd be unable to use one out of an 85? Thanks again, guys-
JimO
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 916
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 04-27-2001 12:16 PM
JimO,
Your right; unless you are running a roller cam you wouldn't want to use an '85 Duraspark distributor. The '85 5.0 HO-4V were the first year OEM with a roller cam and would have a steel gear on their dist. Non-roller cams require a bronze distributor gear; so you'd probably want an earlier dist. if you were to go the Duraspark route....
Ryan
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Troy
Gearhead Posts: 423
From: Nowhere USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-27-2001 01:25 PM
There is also a Pertronix conversion kit for the 25/26 series Mallory distributor. The Summit part # is PNX-ML-181Link is here
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Troy Esrey
1970 Mach 1 351C 4V
Visit Troy's 1970 Mustang Mach 1 Page
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project66
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-27-2001 02:16 PM
Thanks Troy-
Saw that earlier. Apparently, there are multiple models of these dual-point distributors. Gave the nice lady at Pertronix my part number (YC-449-HP) and she said she didn't see it. I'm double checking with Mallory, but am thinking I'll be heading to the junkyard tomorrow.Appreciate it though-
JimO
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project66
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-30-2001 09:52 AM
Well, got the Duraspark from a 77 Maverick. Bushing felt good but the inside is rusty. Something else to clean up!I'll be sticking this distributor in with a new cam. Should I replace the distributor gear? Any tips on how to do that? Coming soon: how do I wire this to my MSD box? Good day-
JimO
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