The short answer is NO although anything can be made to fit with enough time and perserverance.  Although I haven’t done this particular conversion myself, the pivot style of distributor (’58 and newer) would be the most conducive to doing the Duraspark conversion.  Doing a forum search using Duraspark conversion will net you much more information on the subject.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Thats true. Any news I'll let you know!

Lucas.

F100 1979 ~ Y-Block 292

Thats good. At least when using your old distributer you know it will fit . The Prestolite's I have around are a very quality part so a plus there.

Cost as you said is going to be similar. Keep us informed as to progress.

marv

Good news!

I found a guy here, that does a job (transform) my distributor into a hall eletronic ignition, using parts of others distributors, and he asked like 150 dollars to do it, so I asked him to do one for me, since I was planning to spend 40(distributor)+30(Accel 2020)+50(shipping)+ taxes and using a US style distributor, with no parts to rebuild/replacement here in BR... So I gess it's a good deal...

But, he asked 3 weeks to do it, because he works with this just as a hobby, and he is adding buyers to do 10 distributors at once...

I thank you all very much! You were very helpful!

If any of you need anything from down here just ask!

I will post some pics and a vídeo when the engine runs with no points distributor around...

Lucas.

F100 1979 ~ Y-Block 292

Before you go buying another distributer you should check that the US 57 up distributer will replace it.

If you can give us some information we could use to compare we could give you a pretty complete answer.

Is that engine a USA mfg or South American.

Information needed;

number teeth on the distributer

length of distributer from flange above o-ring to gear and to end of shaft.

oil pump drive shaft diameter is it 1/4 inch hex or 5/16 hex shaft as later Ford engines used

I would hate to see you spend money on something that will not fit.

marv

Log on to 1957 Ford.com the gentleman maintaining the site John Gambill has an ad on page 2 of parts for sale. He has a 57 distributor for 25.00. If that is gone log on to hemmings.com work your way to thunderbird parts click on 57 and the first ad in massachussetts guy named Bruce has one as well. Check snowbird312@yahoo.com this guy has everything Y Block and cheap too. He is in Arkansas.

55Birdman  Hickory NC

Well marv, I think that is more guaranteed if I get a US style distributor + a Accel kit like Dan said, than buy a more expensive Petronix kit, without know if it's really gonna work, don't you think?

Thanks!

Lucas.

F100 1979 ~ Y-Block 292

The response of Tech Support:

''Solution: It is not the same distributor I do not belive it would work for you.'' Well, I think that a distributor for $40 + a Accel kit for $30, still a interesting deal... But, were do I find a good condition (working), Accel 2020 compatible distributor? I found this one on E-bay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/55-62-FORD-Y-BLOCK-DISTRIBUTOR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ140696QQihZ002QQitemZ120262845822QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Lucas.

F100 1979 ~ Y-Block 292

The distributer you have looks like the ones I have seen on marine engines or power generators here in Canada.



I did a little checking on Ebay today and found this kit for Prestolite distributors. I am not sure if it will fit your particular one however asking the seller may get an answer.

Item number: 320251542946



Price is quite costly at USD $95.95

marv

Marvh is right, that ACCEL kit I spoke of will not fit. Tech support could tell you something about it, and whether or not they would have something else, but it is hard enough to get tech support when you live in the US, much less when you live in another country.

In the states, we can get a Y block distributor for about $40, and then add this mod for another $30 or so, and then whamo, we got we need. Would that work for you, to get a US style distributor and then go with ACCEL, or is it too much hassle to fool with?

Dan

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

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