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By crank8160 - 13 Years Ago
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Hey need some input again
Went to napa today to get new cap and rotor and they told me my cap is off a 56 or previous distributor but the rotor was 57 was there a half year in production maybe or is it a older distributer was wrong rotor or somethng else ? Im in process of getting it running and previous owner is clueless maybe you guys know something napa dont any input helps i know for sure a57 cap is to large is there a way to id dist. Without pulling it just to refresh its a 57 f100 with 272 i thought motor was original but now second guessing it
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By PF Arcand - 13 Years Ago
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Several years ago I ordered a replacement 1957 Distributor from Napa. When it came in, it was a 1956. Napa claimed their parts lists showed an early 1957 was the same as a 1956, however, the store was in western Canada, so ??..
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By oldcarmark - 13 Years Ago
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Theres only 2 different Ford caps from 55-74.The 57-74 is bigger diameter.If your cap is smaller than you have a 55-56 style distributor.Are the advance springs visible when the cap is off?(visible ABOVE breaker plate).
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By crank8160 - 13 Years Ago
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Its definitely smaller diameter about an1/8 dont know enough to locate advance springs why would napa dude say its a 57 rotor? Maybe he got confused i will try to post a pic in a few days but it sounds like i have a 56 dist. Whats the best least expensive way to upgrade dist. For better performance . Every thing i read says get a 57 up distributor with pertronix
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By PF Arcand - 13 Years Ago
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As Mark says, the 55-56 Distributor has advance springs above the plate, the 57 & up does not,..you can't miss them!
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By crank8160 - 13 Years Ago
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Ok got change to get better look at my dist. It has springs on top and matched other photos of the 56, thanks guys So now what ? run it or start looking into an 57 or newer dist.
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By oldcarmark - 13 Years Ago
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Order a 1964 F100 with 292 distributor.Last year for Y block in N.America.You can ad Pertronix by buying a kit.Get at least the Pertronix 2 upgrade.You need a cap and rotor also.There lots of posts regarding this swap.Do a search with the "search box" in the upper right corner of this page.Carcone # 30-2808. Check around your suppliers.There is price difference depending on who you buy from even though they are all from the same rebuilder.
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By Daniel Jessup - 13 Years Ago
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If your budget cannot handle the pertronix, try this... http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACCEL-2020-Points-Eliminator-Kit-Ford-Single-Point-Distributor-/190768156757?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c6aab1055&vxp=mtr I have run this kit from ACCEL in several Y block distributors and it has always been right on the money. The instructions and installation are a breeze. What folks are saying about getting a 1964 F100 distributor is simply this.... most guys behind the parts counter have no idea about what year fits what on a Y block engine. Tell them "64 Ford" and it will be in their computer. The distributors from 57 to 64 on any Y block are virtually the same... you get mechanical and vacuum advance. It doesn't sound like you are after a lot of performance, so don't worry about advance spring rates, etc. let us know how it turns out.
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By oldcarmark - 13 Years Ago
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Carcone 30-2808 is a parts # used by all Parts Suppliers.There seems to be only one rebuilder selling these.Its the same # I purchased here in Canada.As far as that Accell Points replacement I bought one and then changed to Pertronix.If you get a distributor they are very "tuneable" for about $5.00 and a little time spent working on them.
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By lameyer - 13 Years Ago
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For what it's worth, I just put a Mallory electronic ignition on my 56, best money I ever spent!
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By crank8160 - 13 Years Ago
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So electronic ignition sys seams to be the way to go my only question now is pertronix in the 56 dist. Or find 57 up dist and then pertronix? I have a handful of other bugs to work out so i have time to put together some cash for newer style dist. if need be. And just to double check pertronix requires kit, cap, rotor and? How about coil or plugs/ wires?
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By crank8160 - 13 Years Ago
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So electronic ignition sys seams to be the way to go my only question now is pertronix in the 56 dist. Or find 57 up dist and then pertronix? I have a handful of other bugs to work out so i have time to put together some cash for newer style dist. if need be. And just to double check pertronix requires kit, cap, rotor and? How about coil or plugs/ wires?
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By charliemccraney - 13 Years Ago
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'57 up will be the best choice. Go ahead and get that. Do you know which carburetor you have?
In regards to the Pertronix, what you need will depend on which one you choose. Check out their site. http://www.pertronix.com/. And most importantly, follow the instructions included with it! Most questions I see about them can be answered by simply reading and following the instructions.
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By crank8160 - 13 Years Ago
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As far carb its a holley 2300 off a 60 merc
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By charliemccraney - 13 Years Ago
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Then you absolutely want the '57 up distributor.
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By oldcarmark - 13 Years Ago
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You need to change distributors to use that carb.The only carb that will work with the 56 distributor is the 55-56 carb.The Pertronix is different for the 56 and 57 distibutor.Stay away from the Prtronix 1(original).If you leave the key "on" but not runnning while you work on the car ,the Pertonix will bake itself in a few minutes.Pertronix 2 fixed that problem.Pertronix 3 is a step up in performance and price.I have the Pertonix 2 and 57 disributor as well as the "flamethrower" coil to go with the Pertronix.You do away with the resistor with this setup as long as the coil you use has sufficient resistance built in.If you are trying to stretch your budget get the later distributor first and use as is with the points.You can always upgrade later.
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By crank8160 - 13 Years Ago
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So whats the deal with a 56 distributor and a holley 2300? Not doubting it but looking for more knowledge . Is it not compatible at all or not desirable wish i would have known before i rebuilt the carb and put new cap and rotor last week.
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By charliemccraney - 13 Years Ago
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The '56 and older distributor uses only a vacuum signal to operate. The proper vacuum signal will no be provided by a newer carburetor. You may get down the road with the mismatch but you will be much happier with the proper distributor. The newer distributor uses mechanical and vacuum. Even if you had the older carb, the newer distributor is an improvement.
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By oldcarmark - 13 Years Ago
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The 57 distributor is much more sensitive to engine load(vacuum)and rpm.Ford changed to this style distributor in 57 at the same time they introduced the 4150 style Holley carb.If you change to the later style distributor you will notice a big difference in the way it runs.
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By crank8160 - 12 Years Ago
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Just ordered new 57 distributor should come in few days update during install problem need help doing that
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By Y block Billy - 12 Years Ago
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Just for the record, for some reason ford carried over the 55-56 distributor and carbs in the 57 trucks, they must have needed to use up old stock so that is the correct distributor, however somebody must have changed carb and intake at some period
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