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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Ryan, Apr 27, 2011.

  1. david363
    Joined: Mar 13, 2009
    Posts: 87

    david363
    Member
    from Texas

    I ordered my Bubba's Distributer on monday,can't wait to try it out.
     
  2. Capitan Insano
    Joined: Apr 29, 2007
    Posts: 289

    Capitan Insano
    Member

    I never use the unilite for that reason. They will just crap out with no warning. I use the Mallory dual point or the MSD Ready to run.
     
  3. GARY?
    Joined: Aug 15, 2005
    Posts: 1,631

    GARY?
    Member

    That's what I was gonna' ask:D
     
  4. 57JoeFoMoPar
    Joined: Sep 14, 2004
    Posts: 6,138

    57JoeFoMoPar
    Member

    Great news Ryan. I agree, a more modern distributor is the way to go with a vintage engine if you can.

    I've never liked Unilites or Pertronix points eliminators, but I don't want points either since all it seems I can get around here are cheap Chinese points and condensers that burn up. I've run a regular electronic MoPar orange box in my '57 for years of trouble free performance, and GM HEIs on my SBCs and on the 289 SBF in my 63 Ford. The HEI is as perfect as it gets, horrendous looks aside. Powerful spark, trouble free performance, no points. Davis Unified Ignition makes one for the flathead too. Not trad, but great for a driver.

    http://www.performancedistributors.com/flathead ford.htm

    Glad to see that beautiful car back in action
     
  5. AHotRod
    Joined: Jul 27, 2001
    Posts: 12,216

    AHotRod
    Member

    That is a swifty conversion ....
     
  6. Jaker
    Joined: Jan 23, 2003
    Posts: 869

    Jaker
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  7. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
    Posts: 33,861

    Mr48chev
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Cool, that should be dead nuts reliable. One of those will be added to the must have list for the flathead I have. I got one guy back on the road by using his girl friends emory board to buff up the points in his dad's Dodge pickup on the side of the road in Wyoming a few years ago.

    A lot of this slicky tricky hot lick stuff is great until you get stuck somewhere and end up on a tow strap or roll back for a ride to get it repaired or miss an event because no one in wide spot Kansas has that trick igniton setup that can only be had from special sources.
    This setup a set of Delco 106 HP points and a 204 condensor in the stash box along with a screw driver and you are good to go.
     
  8. otas
    Joined: Aug 9, 2007
    Posts: 184

    otas
    Member

    i have heard good and bad about those unilite distributors but i tell ya, mine left me one too many times stranded. they are a piece of crap!!!!!! conventional points for me....
     
  9. ModelAHotRod
    Joined: May 14, 2007
    Posts: 40

    ModelAHotRod
    Member
    from MO

    I shipped him my crab for a rebuild last week. Can't wait to try it out!
     
  10. sololobo
    Joined: Aug 23, 2006
    Posts: 8,378

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    It is obvious that Lindy is a learned student of Bubbas, he is a cool guy with a couple of very cool rides. Beware his slant six hot rods, my head is still reeling from the beating I took lined up against him at the H.A.M.B. drags in my 56 Plymouth Suburban, he nipped me by about twenty car lengths. These cats have become the electronic wizards for a buncha H.A.M.B. folks with very good results. I salute them!! Ryan, your Oklahoma roots are showing calling out Brother Bosworth! Go Sooners! ~sololobo~
     
  11. ibcalaveras
    Joined: May 30, 2006
    Posts: 599

    ibcalaveras
    Member

    Bubba is the man for distributors. Have one in my Roadster it runs great. Thinking getting an electronic version. Just to see if will run better. His hot sauce is good to.
     
  12. Boeing Bomber
    Joined: Aug 5, 2010
    Posts: 1,079

    Boeing Bomber
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    I've been wondering about those Pertronix units, Sounds like I should stay away from them. I've also been hoping to find a reliable guy to build me a solid Dizzy for my Falcon. I'm going to give Bubbs a call. Thanx Ryan.
     
  13. pcterm2
    Joined: Aug 25, 2009
    Posts: 551

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    you cant go wrong with one of bubbas dizzys
     
  14. hotrd32
    Joined: May 16, 2007
    Posts: 3,560

    hotrd32
    Member
    from WA

    So Bubba the distributor guy is going to be an Alliance distributor for distributors on the HAMB......thanks for distributing that info.....now I'm dizzy...
     
  15. glad you got straight to the point......;):D

    Jim is king for a reason, both in product and support, and a glad to see he's now officially with the alliance as he's effectively been supporting the HAMB and its members with his skills and service for a long time.

    Cheers for Jim and his helpers,

    Drewfus:)
     
  16. Ddooce
    Joined: Oct 27, 2010
    Posts: 132

    Ddooce
    Member
    from Memphis Tn

    Is that the condensed version? It's beyond my capacity to understand.:)
     
  17. hotrd32
    Joined: May 16, 2007
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    hotrd32
    Member
    from WA

    Was just trying to get to the points......:D;)
     
  18. MattStrube
    Joined: Nov 18, 2002
    Posts: 1,073

    MattStrube
    Member

    Been there, done that, twice...Now I have an ahem, cough, cough, pertronix with a hot wire going all the way to the battery, bypassing the solenoid that is so close, but just not enough. Works well, so far. :)
     
  19. -Brent-
    Joined: Nov 20, 2006
    Posts: 7,349

    -Brent-
    Member

    Well written, Ryan. And good job, Bubba! Thanks too, for becoming an Alliance Vendor, I've got a disty needing the magic touch, coming up.
     
  20. WildWilly68
    Joined: Feb 1, 2002
    Posts: 1,727

    WildWilly68
    Member

    Bubba will be getting my business once I'm ready for my flatty. Nothing but good words about his conversions.
     
  21. Limey Steve
    Joined: Apr 4, 2005
    Posts: 1,523

    Limey Steve
    Alliance Vendor
    from Whittier

    That is the reason we've called them Unlit here :) for years.
     
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  22. junk yard kid
    Joined: Nov 11, 2007
    Posts: 2,718

    junk yard kid
    Member

    I got a bubba dizzy in my flattie, it works amazing. The price is right.
    Ive been running a unilite for 15 years and 33,000 miles in another car and not a hiccup. Well im sure untill i wrote this sentence that is.
     
  23. shmoozo
    Joined: Aug 14, 2007
    Posts: 671

    shmoozo
    Member
    from Media, PA

    Okay, you've made your points, but your prose might have been better if you'd made it condenser.

    (okay, I am going to apologize for that in advance.)

    ;)
     
  24. Well Ryan
    I can't prove a thing about the garage hack statement but I do have proof that you are not a complete idiot. You are using Bubbas Dizzy. He is MR Spark man, can't go wrong with his stuff no way.

    Glad you got her goin.
     
  25. flamingokid
    Joined: Jan 5, 2005
    Posts: 2,200

    flamingokid
    Member

    I've had trouble with Pertronix before,sounds like Bubbas is the way to go.
     
  26. Deadbird
    Joined: Jul 28, 2005
    Posts: 1,181

    Deadbird
    Member

    Bubba will be a great addition to the Alliance Vendor list!
     
  27. chickenshift
    Joined: Feb 14, 2010
    Posts: 363

    chickenshift
    Member

    Jim is a guru when it comes to vintage ignitions. Every one i get i send out to him to be rebuilt. Glad he is an alliance vendor now. I also miss his right ups in the Hometown Hot Rods magazine he used to do. By the way, if anyone has issue one they want to sell, shoot me a pm
     
  28. Never liked the Uni-lite. Simple is better in my book. I imagine this is the best advert Bubba's has ever had.
     
  29. Slick Willy
    Joined: Aug 3, 2008
    Posts: 3,053

    Slick Willy
    Member

    Boz has an o/t car but hes still a fan!:D
    [​IMG]
     
  30. junkyardjeff
    Joined: Jul 23, 2005
    Posts: 8,588

    junkyardjeff
    Member

    Aftermarket ignitions might be fine for the strip but OEM parts are better for the road.
     

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