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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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distributor rebuild

360 V8 with points and condenser. The plate holding the points and condenser is very loose. I see that they sell replacement plates. Are they hard to install?

Is there a way to change the distributor to an electronic one?

I am a real visual guy, any videos on doing either of the above?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 03:56 AM
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There are several choices, adding Pertronix, going with the latter 70s Ford or a new aftermarket. Go to Youtube it is owned by Google, it has a search box, bet you can find several to watch.



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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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Your local big box auto store has rebuilt distributors for less than $50; that's the way I'd go.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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MY '69 w. the 390 had the original(at least I think it is) Autolite distributor. Just ordered a Procomp HEI distributor off Ebay waiting to get it but for the price its a deal, from what I know a few members are running them. Link to the one I ordered FORD FE 352 360 390 427 428 HEI DISTRIBUTOR BBF | eBay
 
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