Who’s still running a stock distributor ? correct or not bye bye points

[GOTWING]

Well it's been 12 years since the Superbird has had a full tune up, it has been running crappy lately under hard acceleration ( mainly a bog and then backfiring .. POW !  ) a fuel issue for sure, the Eldebrock carb was brand new in 2004, but with only putting about 4,500 miles on it in the last 12 years I think it's time for a carb rebuild and electronic conversion kit with new plugs etc.

We are also pulling the tranny and replacing some seals and the pan gasket, it's been leaking pretty bad. Using a rubber seal gasket this time the cork is crap.

The power steering pump is getting replaced as well, leaks out pretty bad.

The master cylinder was new in 2004 and it's leaking. Yup replacing it again.

I can't complain too much it's been very reliable over the years once we went over it the first time making it road worthy.

[Arnie Cunningham]

I had a correct stock distributor and NOS vacuum advance so I went back to them.  After the heat melted the anti-vibration gel out of the back of my ECU - even though it was mounted in the nosecone and not under the hood...  I have had no issues with it.  We ran the correct wiring for the carb solenoid but did not hook it up.

I have preached this before but one of the biggest positive changes you can make is to go back to a professionally rebuilt original carburetor (unless you have made major changes to the engine internals).  The Edelbrock is a great inexpensive carb that will get your car to run and move under its own power BUT, the cost is mileage, drive quality and power.  I couldn't believe the difference when we went back to stock.

[kiwitrev]

I also took my bird to stock under the hood and solved multiple issues the Holley and trick distributor can go on some other hot rod motor

[XH29N0G]

So when the aliens attack, its only going to be superbirds on the road?

[Moparpoolman]

I would keep the stock dist. and put a pertronix kit in it.  No ECU to mount, everything in the dist. and You can always put the points back in down the road.
http://pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx

http://pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor2/default.aspx

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ignitor-II-Ignition-Module-Coil-for-Dodge-Plymouth-Mopar-V8-62-75-Distributor/380369647070?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36142%26meid%3D5b51e1d603074bf19889e5d276a22c6e%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D390663071570

[winged69]

Go with Pertronix. I had a dual point in my 4spd Daytona causing erratic engine run. Put in Pertronix and only way you know it is there is a wire needed to go up to ballast resistor. Choose color of wire and will not be seen in engine. But use caution as my instructions said do not leave key in run position when car is not actually running. Something to do with a possible fire.

[GOTWING]

Thanks, I will look into all options, The #'s matching 440 is stone stock and has never been opened up, has 44,XXX orig miles. I don't run it to hard but it's fun to chirp second gear every now and then.

[moparchris]

If you're not driving the car daily in traffic etc... stick with the original distributor.  I run the stock dual point in the C500 no real issues to speak of and it's been in there since it was built in Nov. of '68.  The car has 74K miles on it, so I think the Prestolites are a quality unit.  The biggest issue is making sure the Ballast Resistor is functioning properly.  At least in my experiences this has usually been the culprit when the points seem to be wearing too fast or irregularly.
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[GOTWING]

 

[WINGIN IT]

Go with Pertronix. I had a dual point in my 4spd Daytona causing erratic engine run. Put in Pertronix and only way you know it is there is a wire needed to go up to ballast resistor. Choose color of wire and will not be seen in engine. But use caution as my instructions said do not leave key in run position when car is not actually running. Something to do with a possible fire.

Agreed Petronix kit is the way to go. Have it in mine, but make sure you update the voltage regulator to one for ELECTRONIC Ignition.

[hemi68charger]

Go with Pertronix. I had a dual point in my 4spd Daytona causing erratic engine run. Put in Pertronix and only way you know it is there is a wire needed to go up to ballast resistor. Choose color of wire and will not be seen in engine. But use caution as my instructions said do not leave key in run position when car is not actually running. Something to do with a possible fire.

Agreed Petronix kit is the way to go. Have it in mine, but make sure you update the voltage regulator to one for ELECTRONIC Ignition.

What happens if you don't? I mean, I am running a hidden MSD-6A in my Daytona for the 426 Hemi and utilizing an OEM Dual-Point Prestolite that's been converted to a Pertronix gut.... I haven't had any issues..... I have the stock voltage regulator in my car.........

[WINGIN IT]

I had charging issues and funky gauge readings  with the stock regulator.
If you aren't having any issues , great.

[Aero426]

Does the Oem points coil work with the Pertronix?

[Moparpoolman]

Yes, with a stock coil you need to run the positive wire of the pertronix to the NON-resistance side of the ballast resistor. 
   If you get the Flame-Thrower II super low resistance (0.6 ohms) 45,000 volt coil or use a coil with the same specs, you can solder a wire to the back side of the ballast resistor to bypass it and just connect the pertronix wires to the coil's pos. and neg. terminals.  This is what I did with the ignitor II and been running great for 3 years so far.  The feature that sold me on the II is :   
    "Senses incorrectly wired Ignitor II or a "key left on" condition and shuts down the system protecting the coil and other components from damage."
Many more, click on the links and read the list of benefits

http://pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor2/default.aspx
   

[RealWing]

When I looked up the Ignitor II for the dualpoint Prestolite distributor on my Superbird - it was not available. Is there some way to install it with some mods to the mounting plate?

[69_500]

Still running stock in my 500 as well. Drive it regularly. No issues at all in last 12 1/2 years.

[62 Max]

Still running stock in my 500 as well. Drive it regularly. No issues at all in last 12 1/2 years.

How about for the last 33 yrs !!

[nascarxx29]

Was running a electronic mopar unit.Carried a dual point just incase module etc failed.Put dual point in and never changed it back