37-41 distributor electronic conversion

[Chrisidv]

I tried doing a search, but wasn't having any luck. I don't see anything listed on the pertronix site. Is there any way to convert one of these distributors to electronic?

[Lawson Cox]

Send your distributor to Bubba and have it set correctly. Points worked for over 80 years, and still going.

[JSeery]

Bubba also does the electronic setups. A lot depends on 6v vs 12v, believe the 6v units are a little on the touchy side.

http://www.bubbasignition.com/electronic-ignition.html

http://www.bubbasignition.com/home.html

[Bursonaw]

I converted mine myself. (Pertronix number 1285LS) The instructions were simple instructions and it was easy to do. http://www.pertronix.com/prod/new/details.aspx?ID=148


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[fortyonerag]

What coil did you use?

[Chrisidv]

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Bursonaw, you used that pickup on a 41 distributor? Do you just run a ballast resistor before the top mount coil?

[flatheadmurre]

Using the original coil with the ballast resistor will work.
Fitting the pickup unit can be done.
Then you need power to the module....drilling a hole and having a cable sticking out...not for a points restoration atleast.
More hazzle then what you get from it in my book.
Get your coil rewound and a good quality set of points...capacitors is a pain today...im running ugly looking grey plastic pieces intended for induction stoves...but a 1200v cap for $5 is my cheapskate aproach.

[Bursonaw]

Originally Posted by Chrisidv

Bursonaw, you used that pickup on a 41 distributor? Do you just run a ballast resistor before the top mount coil?

My apologies for putting out some incorrect information. The distributor I had was a 42 - 44 crab style. Looking at the distributor drawings, the conversion on a 37 - 41 may not be as strength forward.

My car had already been converted to 12V so I changed the coil out to a Pertronix coil that does not require a ballast resistor. If you use a ballast resistor you are correct about its placement. I did call Pertronix before I ordered my unit and they were very helpful.

Good luck with your project.


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[BUBBAS IGNITION]

You are missing the "point". (pun intended)

The design of the helmet distributor is a very good design, two sets of contact points each doing a specific job. The drivers side point set controls the timing (intial timing) and the pass set controls the dwell ( coil build up). They overlap each other and the coil sees 36 degrees of dwell. The coil winding inductance allows a proper coil build up with 36 degrees of dwell and 6 volts. Properly tuned they will last a long time and run very well. When ran with a good condensor/capacitor hard to beat them on a flathead.

Adding a 12 volt system and electronics makes this a very much different discussion. Can be done but why ???

[Anteek29]

Bubba: Thank you for that tech instruction! Just wish accessing the dizzy was more
convenient on my '41.

[Chrisidv]

The car I'm putting it on is 12v.

[Chrisidv]

You guys have convinced me to stick with points. I've started collecting parts to rebuild the one I have. It was in pretty good shape, but I took it apart just to clean some of the gunk out of it. I picked up a set of points locally. The rotor and caps I have look really nice. Is there any place I can get the set up specs, or has anyone done a rebuild guide?

[BUBBAS IGNITION]

Originally Posted by Chrisidv

You guys have convinced me to stick with points. I've started collecting parts to rebuild the one I have. It was in pretty good shape, but I took it apart just to clean some of the gunk out of it. I picked up a set of points locally. The rotor and caps I have look really nice. Is there any place I can get the set up specs, or has anyone done a rebuild guide?

Glad to help ...
http://www.bubbasignition.com/32-41-helmet-build.html