SBC points dist. convert to electronic

[BFS57]

Hello;
No such wait for me!! Besides, I purchased another distributor off EBAY and sent him that one. I think it was about 4 weeks. We "chatted" on the internet before I sent it to him. He has a profile that the customer has to fill out so that the distributor he puts together is for your particular engine.
Mine has worked flawlessly!! Does a great job!! I had him supply the cap and coil too!. It comes with installation instructions!

Bruce

[57larry]

I have not had good luck dealing with Bubba's ign. He's semi-retired and it shows

[rumrumm]

I have run a MSD 8360 distributor for over ten years without any problems. I know they are more expensive than a Pertronix unit, but they are a much better distributor. I would advise biting the bullet or saving you pennies for one of these.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-8360/overview/

[Crosley.In.AZ]

I have used 2 Pertronix conversions..  one completey quit in a short time.  THe other started shooting fire at ducks out the tail pipe... intermentantly  , then clear up for a while.

Keep in mind , this was decades ago.  I see they still have same reputation

[Beck]

I realize Glen has solved his issues, but this thread has got my interest.

After looking at the photos on Bubba's site, it doesn't appear this would be to hard of a DIY.
Reluctor - $6
Pick up - $30
GM module - $35
Add a hot 12 volt coil - $?

I was going to try this with recycled parts. I went to my local yard. There wasn't a single car there with the old GM module or the Mopar reluctor or pick-up. I did grab a Ford E-coil.

Bubba's site says he uses a machined reluctor. I wonder how complex that is? I guess depends on your shaft diameter. I will need to remove every other rib from the V8 reluctor.


rumrumm, I would buy a new distributor but they are not made for my whacky motor. I want to upgrade from the points. I had to buy a new dwell meter this week. I never thought I would use one again. I considered modifying the front of my cam and cover to drive an early flathead MSD dizzy. I would have to remove every other plug terminal from it.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

yes. Glen moves on fast.

Seems to me source the parts is the ticket.

Does RockAuto sell any of the needed parts separate?  Seems like they offer a ton of stuff

[tomslik]

I realize Glen has solved his issues, but this thread has got my interest.

After looking at the photos on Bubba's site, it doesn't appear this would be to hard of a DIY.
Reluctor - $6
Pick up - $30
GM module - $35
Add a hot 12 volt coil - $?

I was going to try this with recycled parts. I went to my local yard. There wasn't a single car there with the old GM module or the Mopar reluctor or pick-up. I did grab a Ford E-coil.

Bubba's site says he uses a machined reluctor. I wonder how complex that is? I guess depends on your shaft diameter. I will need to remove every other rib from the V8 reluctor.


rumrumm, I would buy a new distributor but they are not made for my whacky motor. I want to upgrade from the points. I had to buy a new dwell meter this week. I never thought I would use one again. I considered modifying the front of my cam and cover to drive an early flathead MSD dizzy. I would have to remove every other plug terminal from it.

I've worked on a couple of air compressors that used 1 bank for compressed air and the other side was the engine.
they just ran grounded plug wires on the dead holes....just a thought