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Fech · 11-05-2023, 07:12 AM

Hello all!
Please share pictures or videos of the installation of electronic distributors (1939 Ford pickup, but any info for flatheads around that year will help).
I want to change the original distribution to a new one due to issues for which I can't find a solution.
I have basic knowledge of automotive repair.

35fordtn · 11-05-2023, 11:24 AM

If you put that distributor on there you won’t be pleased. Stick with points or get a stromberg e-fire. I won’t go away from points but if I had to the efire is the only one with a proper advance curve and module that will hold up

torpedo · 11-05-2023, 12:20 PM

Hi. Got a 1933 stock engine with stock points distributor (rebuilt by Michael @thirdgenauto). Engine runs like a charm, purrs like a kitten. I would not go electronic for a million...

deuce_roadster · 11-05-2023, 04:59 PM

Please explain in detail what the problem is with what you have. I know of no problem with a stock distributor that cannot easily be solved. Whatever your problem is, there absolutely IS a solution. Like Michael said, don't waste your money on the pictured distributor.

petehoovie · 11-05-2023, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Fech

Hello all!
Please share pictures or videos of the installation of electronic distributors (1939 Ford pickup, but any info for flatheads around that year will help).
I want to change the original distribution to a new one due to issues for which I can't find a solution.
I have basic knowledge of automotive repair.

Jack E/NJ · 11-06-2023, 09:11 AM

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Hmm? For a $100, might be worth a try. https://www.speedmaster79.com/Ford-F...istributor-Red

wga · 11-06-2023, 09:39 AM

Please elaborate on your problem. There are several on this board that can help you.
At the least, so that if you do install the pointless distributor, you will not have the same problems.
Ford's dual point distributor should be fine, could you an overhaul, 3rd Gen can help with that.
If you decide to go with the electronic distributor, choose one that is not made in china,
it will be el crapola. Was at SEMA this week and there are a ton of china and india vendors selling their crap.

Jack E/NJ · 11-06-2023, 10:09 AM

> it will be el crapola.>

Maybe. Maybe not. I've been running an R2R on an OT car for 8 yrs now.

deuce_roadster · 11-06-2023, 11:05 AM

My guess is what was made in China 8 years ago is vastly superior to what is being made there now.

Fech · 11-06-2023, 09:47 PM

Thank you all for the replies!

The pickup is located abroad, where I can't find parts, or experts that calibrate the distributors, so I would prefer using the ready-to-go dizzy.

My engine was working well, but when I installed new caps, rotor, points, sparkplugs, and condenser, the engine started to backfire.

slowforty · 11-06-2023, 10:09 PM

From the information it says if you live in California it may cause Cancer

11-05-2023, 11:24 AM	#2
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: Electronic distributor If you put that distributor on there you won’t be pleased. Stick with points or get a stromberg e-fire. I won’t go away from points but if I had to the efire is the only one with a proper advance curve and module that will hold up

11-05-2023, 12:20 PM	#3
torpedo Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: France Posts: 26	Re: Electronic distributor Hi. Got a 1933 stock engine with stock points distributor (rebuilt by Michael @thirdgenauto). Engine runs like a charm, purrs like a kitten. I would not go electronic for a million... __________________ Flathead enthusiast - 1933 Phaeton

11-05-2023, 04:59 PM	#4
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Electronic distributor Please explain in detail what the problem is with what you have. I know of no problem with a stock distributor that cannot easily be solved. Whatever your problem is, there absolutely IS a solution. Like Michael said, don't waste your money on the pictured distributor.

11-06-2023, 09:39 AM	#7
wga Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 900	Re: Electronic distributor Please elaborate on your problem. There are several on this board that can help you. At the least, so that if you do install the pointless distributor, you will not have the same problems. Ford's dual point distributor should be fine, could you an overhaul, 3rd Gen can help with that. If you decide to go with the electronic distributor, choose one that is not made in china, it will be el crapola. Was at SEMA this week and there are a ton of china and india vendors selling their crap. __________________ Henry Ford designed the flathead without the aid of a computer.

11-06-2023, 10:09 AM	#8
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: Electronic distributor > it will be el crapola.> Maybe. Maybe not. I've been running an R2R on an OT car for 8 yrs now.

11-06-2023, 11:05 AM	#9
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Electronic distributor My guess is what was made in China 8 years ago is vastly superior to what is being made there now.

11-06-2023, 09:47 PM	#10
Fech Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 41	Re: Electronic distributor Thank you all for the replies! The pickup is located abroad, where I can't find parts, or experts that calibrate the distributors, so I would prefer using the ready-to-go dizzy. My engine was working well, but when I installed new caps, rotor, points, sparkplugs, and condenser, the engine started to backfire.

11-06-2023, 10:09 PM	#11
slowforty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tinley Park Ill Posts: 1,062	Re: Electronic distributor From the information it says if you live in California it may cause Cancer