I am installing a Pertronix electronic ignition distributor kit on my wife's 54 Ford F100, 239 Y-block. Problem: The distributor ground wire is not long enough to reach either one of the intended mounting screws. Question: What is the best way to change this wire and if I need to pull the distributor, do I have to be concerned about the oil pump drive shaft sticking to the distributor?
Just add some wire length to the wire and bolt it down. Its not a hot wire so do your best job. I would suggest some soldering here.. The pertronixs needs the ground lead as that breaker plate moves a ton with the vacuum only advance............ Never pull a distributor you dont need to......