Oh, yeah, they do the conversion of Pertronix small block distributors, to fit Y Blocks.  Haven't heard anything bad about them.


Lawrenceville, GA

Outfit called FBO Ignition out of Cottage Grove, OR.  They have a website on the internet.

Well I'll be darned ...

I am aware of them but had no idea they could convert a LOAD-O-MATIC DIST to a DUAL ADVANCE.

I am reading this right?

BTW - ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL WORKMANSHIP!

What is it going in and will it be a show car or driver?

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It's going in my driver. 54 Mercury Monterey. I'll remove the 302 and keep the AOD. Already have the adapter, just want to make sure we fix all the gremlins before the swap.  It's way easier to fix everything before it slips in to the engine bay. We need to fab motor mounts and check oil pan clearance and exhaust options. Fortunately we have a spare block to tinker with so all our hard work can go in after.

The MERC is beautiful also. I think I am getting jealous ...

Will it be for show or a driver?

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The original color was that soft green. Reminded me of the walls of my basic training barracks, YUK.  I used vinyl paint from Wesco Auto Body Supply.  It has held up very well. Just my driver.  I  have tried the show car thing before and didn't like the limits it put on me.

Just got off the phone with FBO Ignition.  Don sez he can retro my distributor, use the original cap, and make it fit my application. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Distributor is home.  Looks fantastic. Can't wait to see it installed and working.

That’s a really impressive build. I’m thinking I may need to talk to you about your guy for that Algon unit I have.

I know your busy, but if you could get some pictures of the modified distributor and keep us informed, I for one would find it useful. Tach drive 57 units are unobtainium, and being able to modify a 55-56 unit for our ‘birds would be of real interest

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

I'll get some pictures to you tomorrow. I've been fighting a prostate and not quite feeling 100%.

OK Miker, here you go: He even ID'd the housing underneath for future reference.