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Daves55Sedan · 10-19-2019, 09:13 PM

If you are planning to swap an original load-o-matic distributor with a '57-'64 Y-block distributor with mechanical advance, you will need to make modifications to your old teapot carburetor, or scrap the teapot and switch to a later carburetor that works with mechanical advance distributors.
I think the few of us that are still running our '54/55/56 load-o-matics are going to be in trouble soon. The time has already passed since obtaining quality ignition condensers is a problem, and now I also notice that the repro parts suppliers are discontinuing to offer replacement vacuum advance canisters for the 272/292 2bbl.
The good news is, the '57 and later Y-block distributors are a direct bolt-in with no shaft modifications. But they do require '57 and later points, condenser and rotor as the design had changed. Different distributor cap too.
In my experience, you may need to adjust spark plug cables by removing the brackets and pulling the cables further toward back of engine if possible.

10-19-2019, 09:13 PM	#7
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: 55 272 Distributor If you are planning to swap an original load-o-matic distributor with a '57-'64 Y-block distributor with mechanical advance, you will need to make modifications to your old teapot carburetor, or scrap the teapot and switch to a later carburetor that works with mechanical advance distributors. I think the few of us that are still running our '54/55/56 load-o-matics are going to be in trouble soon. The time has already passed since obtaining quality ignition condensers is a problem, and now I also notice that the repro parts suppliers are discontinuing to offer replacement vacuum advance canisters for the 272/292 2bbl. The good news is, the '57 and later Y-block distributors are a direct bolt-in with no shaft modifications. But they do require '57 and later points, condenser and rotor as the design had changed. Different distributor cap too. In my experience, you may need to adjust spark plug cables by removing the brackets and pulling the cables further toward back of engine if possible.