distributor on 53 f-100

[V8 Bob]

Originally Posted by flathead 53

I converted my 53 f-100 with 51 merc flathead to twelve volts , I also installed A pertronix distributor , should the vacuum advance from the distributor be hooked up to the manifold vacuum or the port on the holley 94 carb.

The loadomatic vacuum signal from the 94 is very low, around 6"Hg max, so manifold vacuum is your only choice for the Pertronix's vacuum advance.

Be sure to match the the coil resistance with the distributor module; 1,2 or 3, and follow their wiring instructions. You probably have a 11 which requires a .6 ohm coil.


I run 12 gauge wiring from ignition to coil, with an additional ground from the hold down bolt to battery ground, on my Mallory and Pertronix electronic distributors to ensure good grounding.