distributor confusion

[Hoghead]

The 260 is going back in after 25 years under my bench and this time I do not want to bother with points, but want a new modern distributor. Yes I could install a Pertronix module in the old distributor, but perhaps a completely new unit is called for

I want the stock mechanical advance look of the old dual point, external coil, with old style plug wires
A rev limiter would be nice

Engine has stock 289 heads shaved .040, Crane Fireball cam, headers, F4B, and Holley 465.

Any recommendations?

 

[66TigerMK1A]

If you want something 'brand new' with the stock look and electronic, Pertronix makes this one. I've had their 'billet' model in my car for over 9 years without a hiccup but doesn't look stock and the one below wasn't available at the time

 

[Hoghead]

Jim
That is the ticket, and the one with the Ignitor lll module has a rev limiter at 230.00.
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/pnx-d7134600/overview/make/ford

They do not seem to have a cast housing, Ignitor lll, in mechanical advance and one must go to a billet housing

I do have a NOS dual point, mechanical advance distributor and could install a 138.00 Ignitor lll module in it
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/pnx-71281d

 

[Forrest39]

I went with the one that Jim pictured. Works great. I have a modified alpine tach - make sure that if you have a stock tiger tach that it will still work as some may be different.
Cheers, -Kevin

 

[Whitetiger289]

Will this distributor work with low vacuum, I have 10 in at idle?

 

[o2bdriving]

I may have the following Pertronix Parts. Bought 04/02/2021 but not installed.

• PerTronix 1284 Ignitor Dual Point Ford 8 cyl $90.99
• PerTronix 708105 Flame-Thrower Spark Plug Wires 8 cyl Custom Fit Black $54.99
• PerTronix 40011 Flame-Thrower Coil 40,000 Volt 1.5 ohm Black $38.99