Hi all, 
This is my first Y-block and first post. I'd like to go to electronic ignition and would appreciate any advice you could give me on the kits I've located below, or any other kits you would recommend.
AIRTEX/WELLS 1A4087 $189 RockAuto
Standard Motor Products LX809 $199 RockAuto
Pertronix 1281 I-$64 Summit
Pertronix 91281 II-$100 Summit
I do have an off the line minor stumble, so I would also like to rebuild the 2bbl carb. I located the numbers below on the carb. The carb tag was missing. Could anyone tell me the proper rebuild kit I should order? 
1.02
92S
5752305
Autolite 4TY (on the choke cap) 
Sorry, I'm sure these questions have been asked before. I went through the first 12 pages in the Technical section and didn't find what I was looking for, so I decided to just ask.  
Thank you so much for your time and knowledge.

If You decide to use to use Pertronix use the Pertronix II NOT 1. If You have the 1 Version and leave the ignition Key "On" without Engine running the Pertronix 1 will burn out quickly before you realize the Key is on. Pertronix II does not have this Problem. You didn't indicate what Year or Size Y-Block You have.

  

It looks like you have the '57 up distributor.

That Airtex/wells unit looks just like the Pertronix Ignitor 1. It could be a re-labled Pertronix. If so, the Pertronix costs a lot less. 

edit: I just looked at pictures of the Standard unit on amazon and Summit's web pages and it also looks like the Pertronix.

I would venture that all you listed are made by Pertronix.
This one by Accel seems to be different:  https://www.summitracing.com/parts/acc-2020/overview/year/1957/make/ford/model/fairlane

I have used three different ACCEL #2020 kits over the past several years on Y blocks. Never any trouble with any of them. The price point, ease of installation and use, and the "pointless" ignition are all positives.

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

I have a Pertronix II (with matching coil) on my 56 Bird now for about 4 years with no problems.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

My Y-block is a 1958 292, in a 1958 Ford Custom 300 with a Fordomatic.
I think I'll go with the Pertronix or Accel kit. Just to be sure, the Pertronix I #1281 and Pertronix II #91281 listed for 1958 FE's, will work on the 1958 Y-blocks, right?

Yes that is correct. The reason I asked is that 55-56 Distributors are different and those Pertronix don't fit those.

  

Thanks for all the information on electronic ignitions, I really appreciate it. It's nice to get information from people who know from experience. I took the picture below at Donut Derelicts today. Very cool to check out side by side what Ford and scruby were offering up in 1956.

There are different ohm ratings on the various coils and these must be matched up with the particular electronic conversion you decide to go with.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

And some Conversions with proper Coil eliminates the Ballast Resistor. Check Manufacturers Website for correct Information about Coils and Ballast Resister. I know that My Pertronix II and Flamethrower Coil do NOT require the Ballast Resistor .