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rotorwrench · 09-23-2020, 12:44 PM

I had a 1964 T-bird with the factory transistor ignition. I bought it pretty cheap due to the transistor burning out. I put a set of points and a condenser in it and bypassed the transistor box to get it running again.

If the Mallory set up is still supported like the Unitlite for the FE, it likely just needs a new module. If it's not supported due to being an older unit, you may have to go back to the standard beaker point ignition system or change up. The Unilite modules are usually around $65 depending on what model of distributor you have. Shop around. Some places will charge a lot more.

09-23-2020, 12:44 PM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: 1961 Ford 390 with Mallory electronic distributor I had a 1964 T-bird with the factory transistor ignition. I bought it pretty cheap due to the transistor burning out. I put a set of points and a condenser in it and bypassed the transistor box to get it running again. If the Mallory set up is still supported like the Unitlite for the FE, it likely just needs a new module. If it's not supported due to being an older unit, you may have to go back to the standard beaker point ignition system or change up. The Unilite modules are usually around $65 depending on what model of distributor you have. Shop around. Some places will charge a lot more.