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Converting W&H Dupoint to Pertronix on a Y-block? Help...

Posted By BIGREDTODD 16 Years Ago
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Converting W&H Dupoint to Pertronix on a Y-block? Help...

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My '56 T-bird (312 Y-block) has a late 1950's vintage W&H Du-point distributor (with tach drive) installed. I would really like to convert it to Pertronix innards, but it seems to be a gray area. It uses Delco-style points according to my Uncle, but would imagine that the shaft would be a Y-Block style...here's a lousy picture:


I would like to know if a kit is available, or if I will need to combine parts to make it happen.


I'm sure you guys need more information from me, just let me know what...I am heading home for lunch, and can take more pictures or get serial #'s, etc.

Thanks for the input...

Todd


Todd in Central California...about half way between Fresno and Sacramento

1956 Thunderbird - 1960 F-100 - 1961 Starliner - 1961 Imperial

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Not quite sure what your question is here Daniel...
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