1955 Loadomatic


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By 55courier - 15 Years Ago
On a 1955 272 with the loadomatic. Is it possible to replace the the 2bbl carb and loadomatic with 57 and newer parts, and still keep it 6 volt pos ground? Will the newer distributor work on 6 volt pos ground. Thanks
By Hoosier Hurricane - 15 Years Ago
Yes.
By oldcarmark - 15 Years Ago
I think you will be very happy with the improved way it runs too.Points dont care if its 6 or 12 volts,+ or - ground.They are simply an on-off switch.You could even start with the distributor and plug the vacuum outlet on the carb with a pipe plug.Connect the distributor to manifold vacuum.You will need a 57+ cap and rotor to go with the distributor.
By petew - 15 Years Ago
I just did this swap on my 55 Tbird. I installed a 465 Holley 4bbl and a 57 Tbird dist. The difference in the car is amazing, much more responsive. The car is 6 volt pos ground also.

Pete

By crenwelge - 15 Years Ago
For you guys that can remember the light bulb and "Ford has a better idea", I think the light bulb finally went on when they got rid of the load-o-matic.
By DANIEL TINDER - 15 Years Ago
petew (5/8/2010)
I just did this swap on my 55 Tbird. I installed a 465 Holley 4bbl and a 57 Tbird dist. The difference in the car is amazing, much more responsive. The car is 6 volt pos ground also.



Pete




Pete,



Wondering if carb. & 57 dist. were new or freshly rebuilt? While a modern carb. & centrifugal advance SHOULD improve acceleration, if installed as a combo to replace tired original parts, it would be rather hard to assign the degree of increase. When I installed a re-engineered Pony teapot & pro-rebuilt Loadomatic, I was also floored by the improvement!
By 55courier - 15 Years Ago
Thanks for the replies, I will make the switch..
By petew - 15 Years Ago
Dan,

The original teapot and loadomatic were both rebuilt and functioning as designed. I replaced them with a brand new Holley 465 carb and a 57 Tbird tach drive dist that I rebuilt.

Pete

By DANIEL TINDER - 15 Years Ago
Pete,



Curious: Did you address the advance plate bushing/bearing failure (?) problem mentioned here (in regard to 57 distributors) when rebuilding?