Modern distributor spark advance

[31dan]

Do you have to switch to a 12 volt system to install a distributor where I don't have to constantly fool with the spark advance. If not who is selling these. Do you still have to set the point's or is it electronic.

[alexiskai]

• No, you can stay at 6V
• The major Model A vendors sell electronic distributors
• Electronic distributors don't use points. If you go with a mechanical solution like the Nu-Rex modified distributor shaft, that would leave your existing points in place. There are also many folks who hunt down and adapt vintage distributors; you should search the forums for more info if you want to take that option.

[ModelAArmy]

FSI ignitions of Oklahoma makes an electronic distributor with centrifugal advance and no points for both 6v and 12v. I use one without any problems.

[Fordestes]

The F S I is a nice unit, pretty much a plug and play, I have one in operation at the present , I got a smokin good deal on it from a person who never got around to install it, I also in the past have done my own conversions from Japanese car dist's , I had the Japanese car and installed a new dist. shortly before it was totaled and put he dist. back on the shelf and forgot about it till a few months ago , after a re -curve the converted dist is awesome as well . P.M me and I'll see if I can find the part number, it is a fairly simple and cost effective conversion , if you have access to a small bench lathe it can be done in about a half hour.

[Dodge]

There is also the nu-rex automatic advance unit that goes in the valve cover area.
This way you can keep the stock dist. but have it automatically advance.
You can use a pertonix ignition module if you want to make it electronic ignition.
Snyders carries them.

[Brentwood Bob]

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The downside to modifications would be access to replacements.

[Shiloh]

Give FS ignitions a call. They’re out of Ponca city, Oklahoma I believe. Get a better deal buying direct and if you have any issues at all they will stay on the phone and help you work everything out. I bought the Zipper distributor from them. I had the poor guy on the phone for over an hour going through everything and it all turned out to be a fuel flow problem. I’ve been running the distributor for almost a year now and it’s been wonderful. Here in Arkansas I’m in the Ozarks. Lots of hills and it’s nice not having to fiddle with the spark rod.

[rfitzpatrick]

[QUOTE=Shiloh;2229826]Give FS ignitions a call.



YES!! It's been 3 years now. Just be sure it's got a good ground

[ModelA29]

Mine has the electronic ignition but no auto advance. I'm thinking of adding the NuRex advance. I also carry a rebuilt point distributor pre timed in case the electronic fails.

[BillCNC]

Nu-Rex, was the way for me.

Regards
Bill

[Rob Doe]

Dan, why do you have to constantly fool with the spark advance? Do you have a high compression head? Stock Model A's (4.22:1 compression) run with the advance at the 9:00 position after initial startup, unless climbing a significant hill. The hill might require a notch or so of retard depending on what exact position the ignition was timed at.

[jeepguy1948]

I have a Mallory Dual Point that has auto advance, and a Model B Distributor (which also fits Model A) which has auto advance. I’ll sell either one for $150 + shipping