Slant 6 distributor questions

[Dne007]

Hi, got caught up (not really), so I disassembled my distributor, It was nasty, it was a working distributor on a running engine. Obviously needs a vacuum advance. Is it worth saving or can a pertronix be installed in it or similar? the wires on the pickup are in bad shape, frayed wires.
Thanks again;)
dne'

 

[halifaxhops]

If the bushings and shaft are good save it. You cannot do a petronix on a electric unit. Get a pick up and save the ECU etc I have them if needed NOS $40.

 

[Dne007]

I guess I'm trying to figure~ by the time I buy: dist cap, vacuum advance, rotor, gear, pickup, ecu, I may as well buy a complete system? Just started looking at this part of the build

 

[RustyRatRod]

Even if you buy new, I would stick with the stock Mopar style electronic ignition.

 

[Dne007]

Ok, ordering some parts on Rock auto, see if I can save this distributor. Just need a ignition control module wiring harness. Pricey little thing.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Ok, ordering some parts on Rock auto, see if I can save this distributor. Just need a ignition control module wiring harness. Pricey little thing.

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[halfafish]

As others have said, I'd rebuild yours rather than buy a "new" one. At least that way you know it was done right, is in spec, and uses good parts. If you want some tips on doing so, go to this link over on slantsix.org.
DusterIdiot’s distributor rebuild/recurve tutorial

 

[Dne007]

Thank you! simple to follow instructions;)

As others have said, I'd rebuild yours rather than buy a "new" one. At least that way you know it was done right, is in spec, and uses good parts. If you want some tips on doing so, go to this link over on slantsix.org.
DusterIdiot’s distributor rebuild/recurve tutorial

 

[RustyRatRod]

Thank you! simple to follow instructions;)

Trust me. It's REAL easy to rebuild a distributor. If I can do it, anybody can. lol

 

[Newbomb Turk]

Trust me. It's REAL easy to rebuild a distributor. If I can do it, anybody can. lol

 

[RustyRatRod]

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Is that your side squeeze? LOL

 

[Big.J.007]

I have 2 OEM electronic distributors both running Pertronix Ignitor II. 1 is on my 360 La Engine the other is on my 440.

If the bushings and shaft are good save it. You cannot do a petronix on a electric unit. Get a pick up and save the ECU etc I have them if needed NOS $40.

 

[Newbomb Turk]

Is that your side squeeze? LOL

Yes. Just don’t tell my wife!

 

[Dne007]

When I removed the phenolic washer, it has a crack~ I've been souring the internet~ lol

 

[RustyRatRod]

When I removed the phenolic washer, it has a crack~ I've been souring the internet~ lol

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@halifaxhops Ray, can you help this fine lady out?

 

[halifaxhops]

Sure can pm me

 

[volaredon]

I wouldn't count the cap and rotor in cost to rebuild the distributor, I also wouldn't do petronix on a distributor that's already electronic

 

[halifaxhops]

I have 2 OEM electronic distributors both running Pertronix Ignitor II. 1 is on my 360 La Engine the other is on my 440.

Really? how does the pickup mount in them?

 

[Big.J.007]

You pull the reluctor wheel and the vacuum advance plate and install this setup.

Really? how does the pickup mount in them?

 

[halifaxhops]

I had no idea they made them, Thanks

 

[volaredon]

I can't see where that would be any better.
For one thing if you should happen to have any problems you won't be able to walk in the corner parts store and have a chance for getting replacements very easy.., id rather have the original for that reason.
If anything go to an HEI with the stock pickup