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Originally Posted by Oldmics
Well,any dizzy you put in wont be correct so I would also consider the 1957, 292 tach drive unit also.
Part #s you are looking for are
B7S 12127 A / on the housing it would read FEJ 12127 A or FEJ 12127 A2
B7S 12127 D / on the housing it would read FEK 12127 B or FEK 12127 B2
Units stamped with the "2" were usually a replacement part sold over the Ford parts counter.
Part #s were the same for Mercury engines using a tach distributor setup.
Oldmics
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I appreciate the information. I also knew that I would get the editorialized comments from others who disagree with what I'm doing. That's to be expected. My own experience with the Holley 4000 and the fact that this design disappeared so quickly, reinforces my feeling that the change in hardware isn't all that bad an idea.
I have a friend who only buys survivors and always brags about how original the cars are. He's usually critical of my restored cars. Then he proceeds to replace the interior, install new sheet metal, chrome, etc. But as long as he hasn't completely repainted the car or brought it back to new condition, he convinces himself that it is still a survivor. Hey... Whatever makes you happy!
I have no hangups with improving cars. I believe in enjoying them. I bought this Bird as a driver and not a trailer queen. It has AC and an alternator. So its virginity has already been taken. But it's a beautiful car and turns heads everywhere. I love the look of a Y block and the appearance of the T-Bird dress up kit with the unique air cleaner. At cruise nights, the average person looking at the car won't know that the carb is incorrect. Heck... It still a lot more interesting than a new car with everything covered up under the hood by a big plastic cover.