Whilst all goings on with me not existing in the forum I had to replace the near worn out distributor on the old beast. The options I had were repair the existing, upgrade the existing to electronic or MSD. For a number of reasons I went with the MSD and so far am extremely happy with the results. I went for the billet 8383 and it went in without a hitch the truck runs smoother and noticebly cooler. Anyone considering the upgradeI believe would not be dissapointed.

Hang loose and enjoy the ride.

Brisbane Australia

Thanks for this thread.  I have been considering this for my project.  The thought about running cooler really intrigued me.  I think that I will go this way. 

Jan  Urbanczyk  Major USMC Ret.

                                                                 Bowie Maryland

56effie, I forgot to ask where you got the distributor.  Where is the best place to buy MSD products?

Jan  Urbanczyk  Major USMC Ret.

                                                                 Bowie Maryland

John Mummert in El  Cajon  Ca.     ford-y-block.com     email> fordperf@earthlink.net    Ph: 619 596 0312

-Gary Burnette-

I'm also running that distributor, and in addition I just added a MSD 6AL to the mix. It's running wonderfully.

My name is Greg and I am addicted to Y's.

I,m putting one in my 56 merc conv.

-Gary Burnette-

Has anyone used a Petronics? An MSD is expensive as hell. Back "in the day" I used a ford dual point. Was the best thing going back then. I would like to have an electronic distributor, alternator and electric windshield wipers. One of these days I'll get all of this caught up on my "56 Customline Victoria" that I just "rescued" from the snow and ice in Colorado after being in storage for 27 years .. Good stuff on this site though.

Doing Fords for 45 years. '56 Customline Victoria

E.J. in Havana FL

there are a lot of us who have used the Petronixs. I put one in my 56 6 years ago and have not touched it since.

Rob

I love the smell of burning rubber in the morning!

sorry, never said I could spell!

Rob

I love the smell of burning rubber in the morning!

Unibodyboy,

      did you have any problems with the distibutor fitting into the truck as far as the firewall cleanance in the back. I have 2 Uni's and was woindering how the fit was, any trimming or anything like that.

                                                    Michael (aka Unibodyguy)

Michael

Sandy Valley, NV