Y-block distributors are unique to Y-blocks.  No other will work.

Learn to handle the basic tuning and driveability issues.  Replacement, even brand new carburetors, can have issues so swapping may not "fix" the problem and can introduce others.  The same goes for distributors and most anything else that a person in the hobby will be involved with.

One book I've found very helpful for carburetors is How to Tune and Modify Holley Carburetorsby David Vizzard.  As the title implies, the focus is Holley. but the theory outlined applies to just about any carburetor.  You just have to know the analogs between one carb and another.  You have an Autolite or Motorcraft 2100.  There could be a book specific to those.


Lawrenceville, GA

Hey Ted, Thanks for the good info! Looks like I have a good line on the dizzy, but here's a pix of the carb, if it helps. Not sure where the '59 y came from; it's ina '55 f100 at this point.

Many thanks, Tim...I'm calling now. Cheers!

w\Which dizzy was it on ebay? I can't seem to find one 'that fits '. All for 302, etc. Maybe no difference? many thanks for the info!

200 MPH in a Crown Vic??? Man, That's interesting: take me with you, yes? Very good info on my issues....Many thanks!

I bought a distributor on Ebay that looks like a MSD unit, well it's red anyway.  Came with wires and coil.  The price was in the low $100s, like $125.
It works fine.  I am not  twisting the engine to 8000 RPM or running 14:1 compression, but it fit fine, works fine, and I no longer have old fashioned points.

FYI,
I installed an electronic ignition distributor fro CRT  PERFORMANCE almost 3 yrs ago and have had no problems. The are priced right, have the wires, coil and dizzy.
Contact information: crtperformance.com or  call Roger @508.783.0004

Hope this is helpful,
Tim
Wet and Humid
Florida 33706

200 MPH in a Crown Vic??? Man, That's interesting: take me with you, yes? Very good info on my issues....Many thanks!

Thanks Racer (we have RED racer snakes out here in the trans pecos,, but they no bite) ! Which off the shelf carb would you favor? Cheers.

Many thanks, Ted, I'm on the hunt for a good dizzy to adress my ingition issue. Thinking a rebuild on my stock unit, then going Petronix. Cheers. Carb issue may be to complicated for me....What off the shelf carb would you recommend?