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By MoonShadow - 17 Years Ago
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Is anyone out there familiar with the Allen Syncograph distributor machine? Is there a way to convert them to work with a full electronic distributor like MSD or Mallory? I recently obtained a complete working machine including the consoles and the 4 removable tune up teste equipment. Chuck in NH
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By Ted - 17 Years Ago
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Chuck. I’ve not even heard of an Allen Syncograph distributor machine. Can you post a picture of it? I converted my 1950’s Sun Distributor Machine to work on non-points distributors so I would suspect you could do the same with your particular machine.
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By MoonShadow - 17 Years Ago
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They are on the same idea as the Sun machine. I haven't set it up yet but it's supposed to be fully working. I did find a little information online about it. Luckily the guy had all the manuals anc connections that came with it. Chuck in NH  
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By DANIEL TINDER - 17 Years Ago
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I have a couple of SUN 504s, and both came with "pulse amplifiers" for setting up solid state ignitions. Don't know if they will work on other brands though.
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By MoonShadow - 17 Years Ago
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Daniel, How do they hook up to the system? I have 1 lead wire that goes to the distributor positive lead. I used it to set up my old Mallory single point tonight and it worked great. If it's a simple hookup could I borrow one to try it on my electronic ignition? Chuck in NH
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By Y block Billy - 17 Years Ago
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Nice find Chuck, that should resolve the issues you had at Columbus and you probably stole the thing too boot. Daniel, Do you want to part with one of your Sun Machines???
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By Ted - 17 Years Ago
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Chuck. Any idea what year the machine was made? Just curious. My latest Sun Machine is a 1950 model.
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By MoonShadow - 17 Years Ago
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Ted, It's a 1958 model. It has specs up to then. I found that the Mallory boat distributor has a total advance of 18deg. Chuck
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By DANIEL TINDER - 17 Years Ago
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Chuck,
Good question. I don't have the SUN bulletins that explain hook-up/use, without which, loan would likely be moot. I may eventually sell one of the PAs after I get the machines sorted out/rebuilt, since I am strictly a points guy. They turn up on ePay occasionally, and someone is making/selling new ones.
Billy,
One of the 504s has some damage and was destined for parts donor, but if I ever get around to fixing/testing it....?
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By Y block Billy - 17 Years Ago
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I have bid on some on Epay but lost them the last minute. Daniel, what most people throw in the junk, I restore and use it so don't let it go for scrap.
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By Reed P - 17 Years Ago
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Chuck...
Nice score...I have a lead on an "old timer" that has an Allen machine down the road from me. His friend works the counter at the parts store I shop at. If I get some time to meet with him, he might know.
--reed
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