Guys, I hate to ask what will be considered a simple maybe stupid question, but I am sure there are others that need the same info. The more I learn the less I know about motor electronics, and basic engine wiring.

I am getting a Distributor from my local Napa, putting in a Petronix 2, with a blaster coil 2 as well. I Need to know what other electronics I need? I was looking at MSD stuff as well and see a box that goes with the ignition, and I am not sure what goes with what.

I have seen some simple diagrams and there is a resister in line, and I am just confused.

Can any of you gents give me the basic wire layout like what goes to what and what I will need to have a reliable running engine. Sorry in advance, I am very Mechanical, building my car from scratch with no problems, just hate electrical, mostly because I know nothing about it.

Thanks, Ryan

Ryan, The Pertronix II and Blaster Coil is all you need for your ignition. There is no "Box" with the Ignitor systems. Easy installation. Not sure on the use of a resistor, follow the instructions for the Pertronix Ignitor.

The Ignitor II and III are mostly fooll proof. They now have circuit protection against accidentally leaving your key on, unlike the original Pertronix (don't ask how I know the Ignitor I isn't protected).

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Enjoying life at the beach in SOCAL

You shouldn't need anything else for the ignitor 2. Simply follow the instructions for the installation. However, you can use it to trigger an aftermarket box. If you will use an aftermarket box, the ignitor 2 is a bit expensive to simply use it as a trigger.
We can't tell you how to wire it without knowing which box you're thinking about. Even so, the manufacturers provide great wiring diagrams with the instructions which are often available for download or by sending an email so you can read them and decide if it is within your abilities, before purchase. I'd use that before going by a 3rd party's recommendation for wiring.


Lawrenceville, GA

Thanks guys. Its one of those deals where there is so much information, then you start looking at different products then my head starts to smoke. I am sure it is all simple, and I am sure I am making a mountain from a ant hill.

Thanks again guys.

Ryan in New Mexico

You've hit the right place...this web site is invaluable..these guys don't blow smoke they tell it like it is. believe me I've asked some pretty dumb questons and have always been given great answers. Good Luck. Jim

Location:Washington,Ia

Ok, one more question.

My motor is a 1956 272. Does anybody have the napa or advance auto part number for the distributor and Pertronix 2 PN? I read that 55-56 years use a different oil pump gear, so not sure the distributor (57 and up) will work.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Ryan,All Y-blocks ( and 49-53 up Flatheads as well) prior to 1957 used what Ford called a Load-a-matic distributor (designed by Ford and Holley) incorporating a carburetor mounted distributor vacuum control valve, all of which was calibrated differently for each engine and even vehicle application. Simply stated, it did not work very well back in the day, and required a very sensitive and stable vacuum source and a distributor machine to properly adjust, even for a simple tune-up.
Ford in 1957 finally changed to a better dual advance distributor. My advice is you run the 1957 or later distributors or one of the available after market units. The mechanical and vacuum advance calibrations can be changed easily; not true with the older technology. I run the Pertronix II and a Blaster coil, they work great.
WLJ

The one you're looking for would be a '62 f100, 292. My Pertonix 11 does not use the resistor. you will want to play with the timing after you get it. We'll tell you how. AND there are no stupid questions, but I can give you some real stupid answers!

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

Nice to meet you Ryan - you've got some great salvage yards over there in NM - I'm always drooling over the fences on the way through Roswell....

Assuming your 272 is a '56 - the '57 distributor will fit right in there, it has the proper cam drive gear combination. The reman distributors for these motors are just about all from CARDONE - the major rebuilder. Ask for the distributor for a 1964 292 cubic inch F100 truck engine. Cardone number is 30-2808 - expect to pay from $85 to $100 if you don't have trade-in core. It won't coime with a cap or rotor - but the same year parts (1964) will do the job and are readily available. It will have both mechanical and vacuum advance equipment on it - and many have arrived with a useful set-up right out of the box.

When you shop for the Pertronix - ask for the same year of parts as the distributor - 1964 Ford.

 
 Steve Metzger       Tucson, Arizona

If you haven't thought of it, you have to plug the vacuum hole in the carb (assuming it is a 2BBL) that the old distributor used. And you have to find a vacuum source for the new distributor.

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