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Rand · 03-11-2016, 10:43 PM

I'm needing my 50 Merc dizzy rebuilt (short in inside wire?)
And am wondering if I should have my oem dizzy rebuilt by Bubba or go for the chevy conversation? Merc is mostly stock
Pro and cons ?
Tks, Randy

40cpe · 03-11-2016, 11:01 PM

depending on your ability to tune, a Chevy conversion might need tweeking of the advance rate and amount according to what your engine likes best. If you are going to just plug it in and play, IMHO the stock unit would be better for you. A chevy unit would give optimum performance IF you understand how to change it around.

JSeery · 03-12-2016, 01:28 AM

I would go with the Chevy conversion, should provide you better performance. The original unit will work fine IF the carb is also original and in good working condition, but still lacks the mechanical advance feature.

Mike51Merc · 03-12-2016, 08:47 AM

If your car is all original, stay original. If modified, go modified.

Joe Immler · 03-12-2016, 09:08 AM

X2 on Mikes reply. Send it to Bubba

Ol' Ron · 03-12-2016, 10:25 AM

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The original dist works well with the original carb, if both are in proper working order. However, The converted chevy will be somewhat better. Now if in the future you plan on making any mods to the engine , Like dual carbs. The stock dist won't work. plam ahead.

BUBBAS IGNITION · 03-12-2016, 11:47 AM

Just a note , our chevrolet conversion comes curved with the correct advance for the flathead . No need to adjust or change a thing.

To answer his question , i would use the loadamatic assuming the engine is pretty much stock....

flatheadA · 03-12-2016, 01:00 PM

Best thing I ever did was go with a Bubba conversion

chap52 · 03-12-2016, 03:00 PM

Bubba conversion...I love it. At least give him a call and he can walk you through your options. Bubba (Jim Linder) is a class guy and won't just try to pick your pocket. He has been there to answer questions for me about ignitions anytime they came up. Use the link he posted to learn more. http://www.bubbasignition.com/

39topless · 03-12-2016, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by flatheadA

Best thing I ever did was go with a Bubba conversion

Is that what Caitlyn did?

ford38v8 · 03-12-2016, 04:52 PM

I doubt Bubba can help Caitlyn because Bruce did the Bobbette conversion.

03-11-2016, 10:43 PM	#1
Rand Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 380	pros vs cons? I'm needing my 50 Merc dizzy rebuilt (short in inside wire?) And am wondering if I should have my oem dizzy rebuilt by Bubba or go for the chevy conversation? Merc is mostly stock Pro and cons ? Tks, Randy

03-11-2016, 11:01 PM	#2
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: pros vs cons? depending on your ability to tune, a Chevy conversion might need tweeking of the advance rate and amount according to what your engine likes best. If you are going to just plug it in and play, IMHO the stock unit would be better for you. A chevy unit would give optimum performance IF you understand how to change it around.

03-12-2016, 01:28 AM	#3
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: pros vs cons? I would go with the Chevy conversion, should provide you better performance. The original unit will work fine IF the carb is also original and in good working condition, but still lacks the mechanical advance feature.

03-12-2016, 08:47 AM	#4
Mike51Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,582	Re: pros vs cons? If your car is all original, stay original. If modified, go modified.

03-12-2016, 09:08 AM	#5
Joe Immler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Massillon, Ohio Posts: 783	Re: pros vs cons? X2 on Mikes reply. Send it to Bubba

03-12-2016, 10:25 AM	#6
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,855	Re: pros vs cons? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The original dist works well with the original carb, if both are in proper working order. However, The converted chevy will be somewhat better. Now if in the future you plan on making any mods to the engine , Like dual carbs. The stock dist won't work. plam ahead.

03-12-2016, 11:47 AM	#7
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: pros vs cons? Just a note , our chevrolet conversion comes curved with the correct advance for the flathead . No need to adjust or change a thing. To answer his question , i would use the loadamatic assuming the engine is pretty much stock.... __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

03-12-2016, 01:00 PM	#8
flatheadA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: G.R. MICHIGAN Posts: 122	Re: pros vs cons? Best thing I ever did was go with a Bubba conversion

03-12-2016, 03:00 PM	#9
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: pros vs cons? Bubba conversion...I love it. At least give him a call and he can walk you through your options. Bubba (Jim Linder) is a class guy and won't just try to pick your pocket. He has been there to answer questions for me about ignitions anytime they came up. Use the link he posted to learn more. http://www.bubbasignition.com/

03-12-2016, 04:52 PM	#11
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,633	Re: pros vs cons? I doubt Bubba can help Caitlyn because Bruce did the Bobbette conversion. __________________ Alan

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