It’s in my 55 that has a FE motor. The guy I got it from wasn’t sure on the cubic inch but thought it was a 390. I went to put on a Pertronix 1281 kit and it wouldn’t work so I found the numbers on the distributor but can’t figure out what it came out of. Any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
It appears to be a HIPO 427FE distributor, check your engine block casting, you don't know what you [may] have. https://books.google.com.au/books?i...wCHoECAAQAQ#v=onepage&q=C3AF-12127-AF&f=false
Great info, thanks guys. I purchased a Pertronix 1281 and it would not work with this distributor. The screw holes didn’t line up and the rotor would not fully seat once the plastic circle piece was placed over the shaft. Anyone have any idea what Pertronix kit will work? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Yes they do, but strangely enough there is no condenser inside this distributor (not sure how it’s still running though) so since I have to do something anyway why not go with the Petronix? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
There is no condenser because it's a distributor designed for use with a transistor ignition. The transistor amplifier is what powers the ignition coil, the points just carry a very small current from the amplifier. You can mount a condenser outside the distributor, if there's no room inside. You could find all the original Ford transistor ignition parts, including the amplifier, coil, and wiring harness, and make it look like something out of the mid 60s. Or connect it to a modern electronic amplifier, such as one of those MSD boxes, or something.
Any idea what this distributor is worth? If it’s worth some good $ I could just sell it and get a different one. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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