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quickchange · 09-12-2017, 09:12 PM

Customer wants 12volt auto advance new distributor , what's the best trouble free one besides a B distributor of which seem hard to get here, tried to convince him stock but its his $$. Spring in NZ

Synchro909 · 09-12-2017, 11:01 PM

Derek,
I have run a FS 12v auto advance dizzy for about 4 years. The early ones were a little sensitive to burn out if the ignition is left on with the engine not running but I believe that has been rectified. The only ignition trouble I have had since installation is a failed coil and a dizzy body that broke down and allowed the dreaded #3, #4 crossfire. Neither could be blamed on the distributor.
BTW, I carry a rebuilt and timed original dizzy under the seat just in case. I've not needed it in about 30,000 miles.
Another option might be Bubbas (he posts here).
It will be interesting to see what others have to say.

CarlG · 09-13-2017, 01:03 AM

I have the FS Zipper on my engine. Looks original. Works great.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 09-13-2017, 07:50 AM

I put a simple, single point Mallory Distributor in Minerva, it was such a PLEASURE to drive with it.
Bill W.

john in illinois · 09-13-2017, 01:18 PM

I just put on a Mallory points distributor from Bubba. Have not driven it much, but it is a nice unit. I prefer points to electronic, but an FS would be my second choice.

John

PC/SR · 09-13-2017, 05:54 PM

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The FSI has worked flawlessly. Can modify the advance curve too if you want to get into really playing around.

09-12-2017, 09:12 PM	#1
quickchange Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nelson. New Zealand Posts: 2,005	Auto advance dissy Customer wants 12volt auto advance new distributor , what's the best trouble free one besides a B distributor of which seem hard to get here, tried to convince him stock but its his $$. Spring in NZ

09-12-2017, 11:01 PM	#2
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,488	Re: Auto advance dissy Derek, I have run a FS 12v auto advance dizzy for about 4 years. The early ones were a little sensitive to burn out if the ignition is left on with the engine not running but I believe that has been rectified. The only ignition trouble I have had since installation is a failed coil and a dizzy body that broke down and allowed the dreaded #3, #4 crossfire. Neither could be blamed on the distributor. BTW, I carry a rebuilt and timed original dizzy under the seat just in case. I've not needed it in about 30,000 miles. Another option might be Bubbas (he posts here). It will be interesting to see what others have to say. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

09-13-2017, 01:18 PM	#5
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,183	Re: Auto advance dissy I just put on a Mallory points distributor from Bubba. Have not driven it much, but it is a nice unit. I prefer points to electronic, but an FS would be my second choice. John

09-13-2017, 05:54 PM	#6
PC/SR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,278	Re: Auto advance dissy Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The FSI has worked flawlessly. Can modify the advance curve too if you want to get into really playing around.

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09-13-2017, 01:03 AM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Auto advance dissy I have the FS Zipper on my engine. Looks original. Works great. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

09-13-2017, 07:50 AM	#4
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Auto advance dissy I put a simple, single point Mallory Distributor in Minerva, it was such a PLEASURE to drive with it. Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"