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46Ford4dr · 06-26-2012, 01:13 PM

Does anyone run an electronic ignition in their flathead 6? I have the 47 G series and as I was ordering parts, the guy suggested I may want to look into an electronic ignition.

TomT/Williamsburg · 06-26-2012, 01:58 PM

Check w/Bubba's Ignition Service here on the 'Barn - he will know if there is a conversion for your setup.

BUBBAS IGNITION · 06-26-2012, 02:37 PM

No problem on the conversion , however it has got to be 12 volts.
The six volt thresh-hold are too low to work well....
Does it use the two bolt crab unit on motor side ????

46Ford4dr · 06-26-2012, 02:43 PM

Bubba, if that is you posting, I actually spoke to you on the phone about the ignition in a 47 Ford Flathead straight 6 after I posted this. Didnt come across your # until afterwards.

46Ford4dr · 06-26-2012, 02:45 PM

And the distributor is on the front of the motor.

41LjH · 06-26-2012, 04:57 PM

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Check lumenition. I have used these on everything from Jaguar to Porsche. The are optical triggers and are pretty bullet proof.Because they are all internal the stock appearance is not changed. I'm sure you can find one that will fit your application and they are not too expensive.

Mac VP · 06-27-2012, 06:25 AM

There may be a problem with the distr cap.....those 46-47 G series motors used an unusual cap that is no longer available. Unless a different cap/rotor can be fitted, I wonder how this would be completed.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F...A-12106cap.jpg

06-26-2012, 01:13 PM	#1
46Ford4dr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West burbs of Chicago Posts: 105	Electronic ignition on a 47 flathead 6 Does anyone run an electronic ignition in their flathead 6? I have the 47 G series and as I was ordering parts, the guy suggested I may want to look into an electronic ignition.

06-26-2012, 01:58 PM	#2
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Electronic ignition on a 47 flathead 6 Check w/Bubba's Ignition Service here on the 'Barn - he will know if there is a conversion for your setup.

06-26-2012, 02:37 PM	#3
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: Electronic ignition on a 47 flathead 6 No problem on the conversion , however it has got to be 12 volts. The six volt thresh-hold are too low to work well.... Does it use the two bolt crab unit on motor side ???? __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

06-26-2012, 02:43 PM	#4
46Ford4dr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West burbs of Chicago Posts: 105	Re: Electronic ignition on a 47 flathead 6 Bubba, if that is you posting, I actually spoke to you on the phone about the ignition in a 47 Ford Flathead straight 6 after I posted this. Didnt come across your # until afterwards.

06-26-2012, 02:45 PM	#5
46Ford4dr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West burbs of Chicago Posts: 105	Re: Electronic ignition on a 47 flathead 6 And the distributor is on the front of the motor.

06-26-2012, 04:57 PM	#6
41LjH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NW North Carolina Posts: 461	Re: Electronic ignition on a 47 flathead 6 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Check lumenition. I have used these on everything from Jaguar to Porsche. The are optical triggers and are pretty bullet proof.Because they are all internal the stock appearance is not changed. I'm sure you can find one that will fit your application and they are not too expensive. __________________ 3 pedals, 3 gears, no valve-covers.. *Now THAT* is a hot rod** !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmwwB34vxJE

06-27-2012, 06:25 AM	#7
Mac VP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,361	Re: Electronic ignition on a 47 flathead 6 There may be a problem with the distr cap.....those 46-47 G series motors used an unusual cap that is no longer available. Unless a different cap/rotor can be fitted, I wonder how this would be completed. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F...A-12106cap.jpg __________________ VANPELT SALES LLC Cincinnati, Ohio Office: 513-724-9486 www.vanpeltsales.com www.classictransmission.com