two questions about original distributors

Posted By: mickm

two questions about original distributors - 11/15/14 12:16 AM

1) who rebuilds them?
2) does anyone rebuild them and put modern electronic components in them?

Posted By: shakerjoe

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/15/14 02:37 AM

I know Frank Badalson used to advertise that he restored them, but a friend of mine completely restored his cast iron dual point unit and said it wasn't hard and I'll have him look over my shoulder when I do my cast iron dual point...but I recurved my MP electronic distributor 20 years ago and then did my friends, wasn't hard, just need a large, clean work area for all the small parts. I think mopar muscle had a step by step breakdown on a how too a few years ago. Another friend of mine did the Pertronix conversion to his GS Stage 1 distributor - no problem

Posted By: floyd

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/15/14 03:10 AM

Paul Petco (member "Beeware")did my original dual point. Very reasonable and the car has never run better.

Posted By: Morty426

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/15/14 03:26 AM

Are you trying to restore an aluminum Mopar distributor or a Prestolite dual-point?

The Prestolites are easy to do.

Posted By: mickm

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/15/14 05:00 AM

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Are you trying to restore an aluminum Mopar distributor or a Prestolite dual-point?

The Prestolites are easy to do.

prestolite dual point. i would like to convert it to electronic, as long as i don't have to mutilate it to do so.

Posted By: 62maxwgn

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/15/14 05:23 AM

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Are you trying to restore an aluminum Mopar distributor or a Prestolite dual-point?

The Prestolites are easy to do.

prestolite dual point. i would like to convert it to electronic, as long as i don't have to mutilate it to do so.

Easy.

Posted By: 72blubird

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/15/14 06:34 PM

I had Advanced Distributors do mine and am very happy. Jeff has the tools and knowledge to set your distributor up right based on your engine. Stock, massaged or race I think you would be very happy with the end result.

Posted By: Stewpar

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/16/14 01:00 AM

Brian Brady at Crossram Connection does a fantastic job and has done a few for me. 262-271-6666

Posted By: 62maxwgn

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/16/14 05:47 AM

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Brian Brady at Crossram Connection does a fantastic job and has done a few for me. 262-271-6666

Brady's work is nice but for what it takes I think his price is a little on the high side,I've done a lot and just can't see the justification.

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Posted By: Stewpar

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/17/14 06:55 PM

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Brian Brady at Crossram Connection does a fantastic job and has done a few for me. 262-271-6666

Brady's work is nice but for what it takes I think his price is a little on the high side,I've done a lot and just can't see the justification.

Alright Bill, I will talk to you this winter then!

Posted By: mickm

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/17/14 10:24 PM

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Are you trying to restore an aluminum Mopar distributor or a Prestolite dual-point?

The Prestolites are easy to do.

prestolite dual point. i would like to convert it to electronic, as long as i don't have to mutilate it to do so.

Easy.

where do the parts come from? i assume i can order it as a package?

Posted By: JohnRR

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/18/14 01:34 AM

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Are you trying to restore an aluminum Mopar distributor or a Prestolite dual-point?

The Prestolites are easy to do.

prestolite dual point. i would like to convert it to electronic, as long as i don't have to mutilate it to do so.

Easy.

where do the parts come from? i assume i can order it as a package?

Mick , it's a Pertronics setup. 1382 is the number.

Posted By: Stewpar

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/18/14 05:51 PM

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Are you trying to restore an aluminum Mopar distributor or a Prestolite dual-point?

The Prestolites are easy to do.

prestolite dual point. i would like to convert it to electronic, as long as i don't have to mutilate it to do so.

Easy.

where do the parts come from? i assume i can order it as a package?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pertronix-91381A...3023622?vxp=mtr

Posted By: mickm

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/18/14 09:13 PM

thanks!

Posted By: 62maxwgn

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/19/14 03:33 AM

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Are you trying to restore an aluminum Mopar distributor or a Prestolite dual-point?

The Prestolites are easy to do.

prestolite dual point. i would like to convert it to electronic, as long as i don't have to mutilate it to do so.

Easy.

where do the parts come from? i assume i can order it as a package?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pertronix-91381A...3023622?vxp=mtr

Paul,that one won't work,that is for the Pertronix 11 system,for Chrysler electronic ignition,you need the 1382,you can get it from Summit.

Posted By: Stewpar

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/19/14 08:54 PM

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Are you trying to restore an aluminum Mopar distributor or a Prestolite dual-point?

The Prestolites are easy to do.

prestolite dual point. i would like to convert it to electronic, as long as i don't have to mutilate it to do so.

Easy.

where do the parts come from? i assume i can order it as a package?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pertronix-91381A...3023622?vxp=mtr

Paul,that one won't work,that is for the Pertronix 11 system,for Chrysler electronic ignition,you need the 1382,you can get it from Summit.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pertronix-1382-I...d7f&vxp=mtr

Posted By: Challenger 1

Re: two questions about original distributors - 11/20/14 12:27 AM

I have a new in the box 1382 that I ordered by accident. I'd sell it to you cheap if your interested in used. It's brand new, I never used it. Got it from Summit Racing.