I have a C3TF 12127 Distributor for my 292 and looking to convert it.

Anyone already done it that still has the recipe with the ingredients?

I am good at following directions but I ain't good at baking from scratch.

Thanks




1959 Edsel Ranger, 1916 Ford "speedster"
"I may not be a rich man, but I can give you a million dollars' worth of bad publicity."

HEI is usually used interchangeably to simply mean electronic ignition.  If it is just a conversion to electronic you want, Pertronix or something similar is probably what you want.  It comes with instructions and can be as easy as dropping in a set of points.


Lawrenceville, GA

I went to the Pertronix site and it listed NINE different options and I can't tell what is needed for mine or the difference between these.

1959 Edsel Ranger, 1916 Ford "speedster"
"I may not be a rich man, but I can give you a million dollars' worth of bad publicity."

Consider at the minimum an IGNITOR II.  Also maybe consider a FLAMETHROWER IGN COIL.

Read the instruction sheets closely.

HEI is a GM term ...

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Pertronix 1 #1281 is a basic Kit that does away with Points and uses stock Coil or Flamethrower Coil. Pertronix 11 # 91281 is a higher Voltage step up and can use stock Coil with Resistor or Pertronix  Flamethrower 11 Coil without Resistor. Pertonix 111 #71281 is a more High Performance Conversion. If You go to Pertronix Website You can read up on the different Conversion Kits and what the differences are.Depends on what You are looking for. 

  

Thanks OCMark

I am just looking to swap the points out on my stock 292 4bbl with the a simple electric set up

1959 Edsel Ranger, 1916 Ford "speedster"
"I may not be a rich man, but I can give you a million dollars' worth of bad publicity."

The 1281 Ignitor basic kit is perfectly serviceable. Ford used the same points & condenser from '57 to '73, so it will drop right in many distributors.

The only Downside of 1281 is if You leave the Ignition Key in the "Run" with Engine off for more than a Couple of Minutes. It will overheat and Cook the Unit. Pertronix 2  91281 fixed this Problem. I have been using a 91281 for Years and never a Problem.

  

I installed a pertronixll with their coil and used my existing ballast resistor 5 years ago. After installation I reset the timing and have never looked back. Checked the plugs once, they looked good. Can't miss with their unit.

56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.

I have the Pertronix II and their coilin my Tbird.  It has served me well for about four years, including a cross country trip.  Highly recommend you get the Pertronix coil if you go with the Pertronix.


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