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Gene1949 · 07-16-2019, 08:03 AM

Bubba makes a real good Chev that fits your 8ba. I built one 25 years ago because I put a 56 Buick 4bbl on my 49.. A Chrysler pickup coil/reluctor, a GM HEI brain and a late model E-coil and you are good to go for about 25 years. Never have to worry about spark plugs fouling etc.
IF you have the stock carb and are a purist the old Load0matic works pretty well if properly serviced.

Not a big fan of "all in one" distributors but MSD has a pretty stock looking unit. Not too sure about the reliability of the electronics.
Many of the members here sort of back themselves in a corner by using proprietary electronics (Pertronix or a clone) or mix and match "old school" ignition.
I wanna be able to go to NAPA and fix my outfit off the shelf.

07-16-2019, 08:03 AM	#13
Gene1949 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 374	Re: Distributors Bubba makes a real good Chev that fits your 8ba. I built one 25 years ago because I put a 56 Buick 4bbl on my 49.. A Chrysler pickup coil/reluctor, a GM HEI brain and a late model E-coil and you are good to go for about 25 years. Never have to worry about spark plugs fouling etc. IF you have the stock carb and are a purist the old Load0matic works pretty well if properly serviced. Not a big fan of "all in one" distributors but MSD has a pretty stock looking unit. Not too sure about the reliability of the electronics. Many of the members here sort of back themselves in a corner by using proprietary electronics (Pertronix or a clone) or mix and match "old school" ignition. I wanna be able to go to NAPA and fix my outfit off the shelf.