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05-21-2011, 04:25 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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Points source for early dual-point distributor
Does anyone have a recommended source (and part no.) for quality points for an early 427 dual point distributor (1963 or 64)? I would prefer something like Accell if available. Considered running Petronix in it but just too many stories of the units and their coils crapping out regularly.
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05-21-2011, 06:02 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett-Morrison LS1
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A alternate choice is the 6 cylinder points are the same as the duals(if I remember correctly) and also usually just one set actually goes away as the current arcs on the break set and the make set survives.
If you can find them--both accel and mallory were the ones I preeferred
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05-21-2011, 06:08 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: # 757 ERA 427 SC , 482 Al. big block
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Dan ... you might check with Keith Craft Racing , Barry at Survival etc as to a source for the points . Don at FBO is also a possible source .
I`m running the Petronix in my 63 1/2 427 Galaxie ... and have for almost 10 years and haven`t had any problems . However , I don`t run their coil ... and also carry my original plate with the points and condenser on it just in case . I sent my distributor along with the coil to Don Gould at FBO Systems in Cottage Grove ( 541-942-5920 ) to have it recurved . He checked to coil on his machine and furnished one that matched his specs on rise time etc . You`re right ... the original was junk . Car is much more responsive since the distributor rework .
BTW ... I`ve heard that the newer Petronix systems ( made in China ?? ) have reliability issues .
Bob
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05-21-2011, 06:08 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 1311 428PI
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Dan, are you running an MSD box? If so then you only need one set in the dist. and it'll last almost forever because it'll only be carrying a few miliamps.
Just a thought, Steve
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05-21-2011, 06:51 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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Cobra Make, Engine: HM-2027 / 427 SO
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Tim O'Conner hooked me up with some HD points for my DP distributor. Tim O'Connor Distributor Rebuilding and Restoration - Home Not sure what brand they are but very reasonable and a great vendor for parts and distributor restoration. |
05-21-2011, 07:53 AM
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Dan ... just remembered . Go to the FEForum and do a search on distributors . There is a ton of info and sources for everything from parts to complete rebuilders on there .
Bob
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05-21-2011, 10:13 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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Originally Posted by FFR428
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+1 for Tim. He's got just about anything you would ever need for a Ford Distributor and is very helpful.
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05-21-2011, 11:37 AM
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If you want the nostalgic look of an OEM Ford distributor, that's cool, BUT do yourself a favor and repalce the inards with that from a mid 70's electronic Ford distributor (fits without any hassle, never any maintenance either.
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05-21-2011, 12:08 PM
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Thanks everyone. Sounds like Tim may be the lead I need. Although I dissassemble the distributor and cleaned it up I would like to have a pro look at it and check the advance curve. I'll give him a try.
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05-21-2011, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Bobcat
Dan ... you might check with Keith Craft Racing , Barry at Survival etc as to a source for the points . Don at FBO is also a possible source .
I`m running the Petronix in my 63 1/2 427 Galaxie ... and have for almost 10 years and haven`t had any problems . However , I don`t run their coil ... and also carry my original plate with the points and condenser on it just in case . I sent my distributor along with the coil to Don Gould at FBO Systems in Cottage Grove ( 541-942-5920 ) to have it recurved . He checked to coil on his machine and furnished one that matched his specs on rise time etc . You`re right ... the original was junk . Car is much more responsive since the distributor rework .
BTW ... I`ve heard that the newer Petronix systems ( made in China ?? ) have reliability issues .
Bob
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Keith built my engine but I don't think his guys like dealing with anything but the new MSD electronic stuff. He messed around with it a little but claimed they couldn't keep the points gapped right and gave up and dynoed the motor with a spare MSD unit. They weren't sure where the points they used came from and I just think they didn't want to spend time on it. I checked over the distributor again and I can't see any reason it shouldn't hold dwell - looks nearly new inside and it's tight.
No MSD box. Just points, condensor, ballast resistor and coil.
I'll keep Don in mind if Tim doesn't work out.
Thanks
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05-22-2011, 09:05 AM
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i used a Petronix points replacement on my dual point to make it easy. Just a thought. Can't tell unless you open it up. Tim can check your curve as well as the distributor components.
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05-22-2011, 09:34 PM
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05-23-2011, 05:44 PM
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I sent the distributor off to Tim O'Connor today and I'll see what he comes up with. But, I appreciate the lead on the points set. I'll file it away for the future.
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