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Title: Prestolite points ignition to electronic
Post by: sonny1717 on February 09, 2015, 07:49:14 PM: Guys have the stock 460 ford ignition / still points (prestolite) , WTB the electronic conversion kit online , any recommendations ? What brand ? How do I know it's the right one. What about a new coil. Thanks everyone

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Title: Re: Prestolite points ignition to electronic
Post by: shovelhydro396 on February 09, 2015, 07:53:13 PM: Msd hei
Title: Re: Prestolite points ignition to electronic
Post by: crewchief22 on February 09, 2015, 08:19:32 PM: I've had good luck with the Pertronix conversion kits.
Title: Prestolite points ignition to electronic
Post by: RushinEliminator17 on February 09, 2015, 08:22:45 PM: Quote from: sonny1717 on February 09, 2015, 07:49:14 PM
Guys have the stock 460 ford ignition / still points (prestolite) , WTB the electronic conversion kit online , any recommendations ? What brand ? How do I know it's the right one. What about a new coil. Thanks everyone

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More info needed...

Which prestolite dizzy do you have? There should be an IBM number on the metal tag attached to the outside of the body.
Also, do you have a clip on cap or screw down cap?

After you figure out your exact specs, look into a Pertronix ignitor and coil.
Best bang for buck upgrade you can do for your ignition system.

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Title: Re: Prestolite points ignition to electronic
Post by: sonny1717 on February 09, 2015, 08:58:06 PM: I have written in my phone ibm7008
And also d3jl-12100-g

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Title: Re: Prestolite points ignition to electronic
Post by: sonny1717 on February 09, 2015, 08:58:27 PM: Screw on

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Title: Re: Prestolite points ignition to electronic
Post by: sonny1717 on February 09, 2015, 09:06:59 PM: Well actually it has screws that hold down clips , does that make it a clip down ?

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Title: Re: Prestolite points ignition to electronic
Post by: RushinEliminator17 on February 09, 2015, 09:52:28 PM: You will need a pertronix part # 1581.

Your distributor would be a clip down cap.

When you go to convert your existing distributor, pay close attention to the springs on the advance weights... Iv seen many springs just laying at the bottom deteriorated. The spring kit for that dist are not available anymore. If you end up needing replacements, mallory will be your best bet.

Best price for the pertronix 1581 ignitor ebay item # 390663534339

Good luck

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Title: Re: Prestolite points ignition to electronic
Post by: RushinEliminator17 on February 09, 2015, 09:57:54 PM: Sorry, found it for less...

Ebay # 400826519733

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Title: Re: Prestolite points ignition to electronic
Post by: More2LifeThanMPG on February 09, 2015, 10:36:47 PM: If you have the room, I know a couple people running one with no problems. All have done a vacuum delete though.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=371113112839

BBF Ford 351C 429 460 HEI Ignition Distributor Blue Cap 351M 400M # 6506-BLUE

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Title: Re: Prestolite points ignition to electronic
Post by: sonny1717 on February 10, 2015, 12:28:05 PM: Thanks all - gonna order

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Title: Re: Prestolite points ignition to electronic
Post by: sonny1717 on February 10, 2015, 12:32:00 PM: Guys - one last question - do I eliminate the little resistor block or keep it in line ? Do I need a new coil or Can I run the one I have ? Thanks again for the advice

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Title: Re: Prestolite points ignition to electronic
Post by: RushinEliminator17 on February 10, 2015, 02:34:43 PM: Ballast resistor will depend on which coil you will use. To get correct advise on weather or not you can use what you have, first we need to know what you have, right?

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Title: Re: Prestolite points ignition to electronic
Post by: sonny1717 on February 10, 2015, 03:27:46 PM: I will have to pull the parts and check numbers

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Title: Re: Prestolite points ignition to electronic
Post by: mstrader77 on February 26, 2015, 02:09:02 PM: I used a Crane XR-I module on my 455 Olds. It has worked well for me. It is basically the Pertronix 3 for a lot less money, about $70.00. No problems in the last 50 or 60 hours. This module required the use of the ballast resistor.