Electronic Distributor in a 392

["Robert Dervin" <rjdervin@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I converted my original 392 distributor to electronic with a Pertronix 
ignition kit. The car now starts better, runs smoother, and gained 2-3 mpg.


>From: danny owen <dannobowen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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>Subject: Re: IML: Electronic Distributor in a 392
>Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 18:56:56 -0700
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>At 09:24 PM 4/25/02, you wrote:
>>I don't have any information about these electronic distributors - I've
>>never had a problem with the original type that I couldn't fix myself.   I
>>doubt I could say that about an electronic one.
>>
>>Dick Benjamin,
>
>Some of the hot rod magazines dealt with this a few years ago. A late model
>small block distributor will work but I believe there has to be an
>extension put on the shaft to make it work. HotHeads or another of the
>aftermarket distributors should be able to help you. You might want to pick
>up a Street Rodder magazine and check out their ads, as there are several
>that deal with the early hemis.
>Danny
>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: <Denjohn7@xxxxxxx>
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>>Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 5:49 PM
>>Subject: IML: Dick Benjamin & List
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>>
>> > I've a 58, with 392 Hemi , & want to put in an electronic distributor 
>>set
>>up
>> > in it, and remember that someone on line said they did this, or that it
>>can
>> > be done. If anyone knows the part, and part number with a posable price 
>>I
>> > would defiantly appreciate it. The local parts shop said they could get
>>some
>> > part that will due the job, at over $200.00 Steep in my estimation!
>> >      Denis, Redwood City, Ca.
>> >
>> >
>> >
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