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49 Cadillac 331 distributor question...

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by dirtbag83, Apr 13, 2009.

  1. dirtbag83
    Joined: Feb 23, 2009
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    from Maryland

    I have a 49 Cadillac series 62, i want to convert to electronic ignition, i am curious if anyone may know what disributors may be compatible? any assistance in this matter are greatly appreciated.
     
  2. jonnycola
    Joined: Oct 12, 2003
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    Only thing you can do is put a petronix electronic conversion in it...
     
  3. T-Bone
    Joined: Mar 17, 2001
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  4. jonnycola
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    Petronix is way better because you elliminate the points, and you can't see any of the modifications unless you open the distributor.
     

  5. T-Bone
    Joined: Mar 17, 2001
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    Relax Junior, this wasn't game of one upmanship, just relaying another option from a recent discussion to help the OP. Personally I think the motorcraft conversion is damn ingenious..it's inexpensive and uses readily available parts. Something that could be comforting when your ignition craps out in BFE.
     
  6. jonnycola
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    Relax, Pops. I wasn't trying to one up anyone...

    I have a petronix in a cadillac distributor, and it works just flawlessly. No sense in making shit more complicated than it needs to be.
     
  7. notebooms
    Joined: Dec 14, 2005
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    pertronix has worked well on a couple of my caddy motors. also nice because you can keep points in the glovebox and go back if you have a problem out on the road.

    -scott noteboom
     
  8. dirtbag83
    Joined: Feb 23, 2009
    Posts: 15

    dirtbag83
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    from Maryland

    thank you for the ideas guys, i was checking out the pertronix website and i think thats actually gonna be my route im gonna take.
     

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