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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: gavieboy on July 02, 2016, 01:24:01 PM

Title: What ignition box to use ?
Post by: gavieboy on July 02, 2016, 01:24:01 PM: I have a stock 455 olds I got this Mallory distributor for free but i don't know what ignition box and coil to run

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Title: Re: What ignition box to use ?
Post by: vwagon13 on July 02, 2016, 04:34:30 PM: Is there a Mallory sticker on the side of it?
I've got an old olds sitting on an engine stand with a Mallory 8000,looks similar. Stand alone, no box necessary if you don't want a box.
I'll check when the temperature cools down, maybe tomorrow morning I'll get back.
Title: Re: What ignition box to use ?
Post by: vwagon13 on July 02, 2016, 04:37:18 PM: It looks like you're missing the rest of the wiring harness. Is that all the wiring you have, just the plug in?
Title: Re: What ignition box to use ?
Post by: 69kona on July 02, 2016, 04:47:33 PM: Quote from: gavieboy on July 02, 2016, 01:24:01 PM
I have a stock 455 olds I got this Mallory distributor for free but i don't know what ignition box and coil to run

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That plug goes to a coil ... And keyed power .... U don't have to run a ignition box...

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Title: Re: What ignition box to use ?
Post by: gavieboy on July 03, 2016, 12:09:03 AM: Quote from: 69kona on July 02, 2016, 04:47:33 PM
That plug goes to a coil ... And keyed power .... U don't have to run a ignition box...

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thanks what coil would you recommend

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Title: Re: What ignition box to use ?
Post by: gavieboy on July 03, 2016, 12:09:48 AM: Quote from: vwagon13 on July 02, 2016, 04:37:18 PM
It looks like you're missing the rest of the wiring harness. Is that all the wiring you have, just the plug in?
that's all that I got was what's in the picture

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Title: Re: What ignition box to use ?
Post by: 69kona on July 03, 2016, 06:51:56 AM: Mallory..

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Title: Re: What ignition box to use ?
Post by: 69kona on July 03, 2016, 06:53:40 AM: Quote from: gavieboy on July 03, 2016, 12:09:48 AM
that's all that I got was what's in the picture

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You don't need a wire harness .....

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Title: Re: What ignition box to use ?
Post by: gavieboy on July 03, 2016, 08:00:49 AM: Quote from: 69kona on July 03, 2016, 06:51:56 AM
Mallory..

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thanks man I'll see what I can find

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Title: Re: What ignition box to use ?
Post by: 69kona on July 03, 2016, 11:03:58 AM: Where are u located? I got 455 olds shit for days ... And that coil if u need it ..

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Title: Re: What ignition box to use ?
Post by: vwagon13 on July 03, 2016, 09:16:45 PM: Quote from: gavieboy on July 02, 2016, 01:24:01 PM
I have a stock 455 olds I got this Mallory distributor for free but i don't know what ignition box and coil to run

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Any type of coil woodwork if it matches up with the specs of the distributor and or the box you going to use If you want to run a box at all. The boxes are nice with rev limiters , multi Sparks below 3000 RPM which is a feature I really like.
That Uni- light by Mallory is a decent distributor for your Oldsmobile. Have used it for years, no complaints. Mallory offers an advance curve kit that is fun to play with. It includes Springs and plastic feeler gauges. To set the distributor to your liking.
The wiring harness is not necessary but sure simplifies and professionalizes your installation.
Title: Re: What ignition box to use ?
Post by: gavieboy on July 04, 2016, 11:08:40 AM: Quote from: 69kona on July 03, 2016, 11:03:58 AM
Where are u located? I got 455 olds shit for days ... And that coil if u need it ..

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riverside

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