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12-18-2020, 01:58 PM | #1 |
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mallory distributor
Any worth while benefit in installing A vintage dual point mallory in A 53 mercury flathead ,stock except for hedders ?
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12-18-2020, 02:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: mallory distributor
My opinion, only if you are looking for bragging rights and oooh's and
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12-18-2020, 02:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: mallory distributor
Not really. When I ran a Mallory dual point on my stock 50 Merc. I didn't notice any difference in performance. Now days, high quality points and condensers are getting harder to find. Here's some good reading.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...enefit.547992/ and https://www.google.com/search?q=adva...hrome&ie=UTF-8 If your engine is now running fine, let it be. |
12-18-2020, 02:50 PM | #4 |
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Re: mallory distributor
Absolutely....be sure the curve is flathead friendly. Stock is a sometimes thing with
flatheads....swap meet ( remember them ) 2x2 setups can be enticing. Any mods will go better WITHOUT the Load a Matic. Charlie ny |
12-18-2020, 11:26 PM | #5 |
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Re: mallory distributor
Mine runs better but, I replaced a worn out Load a Matic.
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12-19-2020, 08:52 PM | #6 |
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12-20-2020, 11:42 AM | #7 |
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Re: mallory distributor
Most folks change due to getting away from the original carburetor and Load-O-Matic system. Dual point set ups will increase the dwell time for the coil and thus allow for a better spark. As was mentioned, make sure to get the springs & flyweights adjusted for best spark control for the engine application. There will be no benefit for under load spark control but this will only give a lesser amount of fuel mileage overall. If a later modified vacuum advance type distributor such as a GM unit is utilized & properly adjusted then the mileage would be better. Most modern coils function well enough without dual points but it always has some benefit.
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12-20-2020, 10:35 PM | #8 |
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Re: mallory distributor
In earlier years it was mostly for the cool factor on basically stock engines. Dual pipe, distributor change, these type of things were simple and relative cheap modifications to give you a cool look under the hood.
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