Will this Mallory dist. work?

September 21st, 2008, 01:46 PM

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mallory/650/3763401/10002/-1

Will this distributor w/mechanical advance fit my 1965 98 w/425? I'm asking because I can get one used. Thanks!

edit- Something tells me its for a computer controlled car and that I need vacuum advance. Is this right?

hamm36 · September 21st, 2008, 03:57 PM

I had a UNILITE one time. It came with the car I still have. It started have problems and Super Shop keep trading out the module for me. After the third one they instead that I buy a new coil @ $75-80 in 93' I did and it did not make a difference. I pulled that peace of junk out and got an HEI out of the bone yard for $15. I still have the HEI today only replaced the cap and wires this year. Maybe the technology has come along in 15 yrs.

But I will never chance it.

joe_padavano · September 21st, 2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skubydobdo

edit- Something tells me its for a computer controlled car and that I need vacuum advance. Is this right?

Well, no and yes. No, it's not for a computer controlled car and yes you want vacuum advance. An all-mechanical advance distributor is primarily used for racing where part throttle performance and economy are not important.

September 21st, 2008, 07:01 PM

Thanks, that's what i needed to know.

dan2286 · September 21st, 2008, 08:52 PM

I actually bought the same distributor off of ebay used for like 40 bucks. I have not had a chance to see how it works because I am in the process of getting my engine ready to run, but I was planning on getting a used hei one eventually when I can actually drive the car.

gearheads78 · September 21st, 2008, 09:41 PM

Get a spare module to carry in the glove box if you buy one. I think I still have nightmares about changing out modules for pissed off customers during my many years at Super Shops.

hamm36 · September 21st, 2008, 09:53 PM

gearhead, did you work in Irving? That was the shop I wore out, back in 93. I always wandered if those modules put Super Shops out of business.

Redog · September 21st, 2008, 10:01 PM

It will work but unless you're building a car that will run the 1/4 mile in less than 9 seconds, save your money and get an OE one from a late 70's Olds motor.

Auto Zone, brand new $120

gearheads78 · September 21st, 2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamm36

gearhead, did you work in Irving? That was the shop I wore out, back in 93. I always wandered if those modules put Super Shops out of business.

Never Irving other than a couple days filling in for someone. I was at Dallas Bucker / I-30 then ran a few stores in West Texas. Then St. Louis Manchester for a little while.

ASAP is what put Super Shops out of business. We had the market cornered for local business but they decided to go after Summit/ Jegs business with the mail order company ASAP. They dumped tons of money in it and it failed misreably.

September 21st, 2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redog

It will work but unless you're building a car that will run the 1/4 mile in less than 9 seconds, save your money and get an OE one from a late 70's Olds motor.

Auto Zone, brand new $120

OK. Is there a certain one I should try to snag? Is there a certain vehicle whose mechanical advance curve will be set up closer to what i need for the 425 I have? Or just any ol' late seventies one?

gearheads78 · September 22nd, 2008, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skubydobdo

OK. Is there a certain one I should try to snag? Is there a certain vehicle whose mechanical advance curve will be set up closer to what i need for the 425 I have? Or just any ol' late seventies one?

Just buy a curve kit too so you can tune it to you motor for best performance.

September 22nd, 2008, 10:20 AM

curve kit it is, thanks.

September 21st, 2008, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
skubydobdo Guest Posts: n/a	Will this Mallory dist. work? http://www.jegs.com/i/Mallory/650/3763401/10002/-1 Will this distributor w/mechanical advance fit my 1965 98 w/425? I'm asking because I can get one used. Thanks! edit- Something tells me its for a computer controlled car and that I need vacuum advance. Is this right? Last edited by skubydobdo; September 21st, 2008 at 01:57 PM..

September 21st, 2008, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
hamm36 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 338	buyer beware, IMO I had a UNILITE one time. It came with the car I still have. It started have problems and Super Shop keep trading out the module for me. After the third one they instead that I buy a new coil @ $75-80 in 93' I did and it did not make a difference. I pulled that peace of junk out and got an HEI out of the bone yard for $15. I still have the HEI today only replaced the cap and wires this year. Maybe the technology has come along in 15 yrs. But I will never chance it.

September 21st, 2008, 09:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
gearheads78 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,565	Get a spare module to carry in the glove box if you buy one. I think I still have nightmares about changing out modules for pissed off customers during my many years at Super Shops. __________________ -Richard 66 Cutlass ragtop my way Keep watching your cotton candy coated TV while your world falls apart around you...

September 21st, 2008, 10:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Redog Alero Chapter Secretary Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 1,145	It will work but unless you're building a car that will run the 1/4 mile in less than 9 seconds, save your money and get an OE one from a late 70's Olds motor. Auto Zone, brand new $120 __________________ Me 2000 Alero running 14's 2005 Nissan Altima (her's) 1967 Olds 330 motor sitting on a stand 1985 Delta 88 w/1968 350 rocket ( MURDERED )

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September 21st, 2008, 07:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
skubydobdo Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks, that's what i needed to know.

September 21st, 2008, 08:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
dan2286 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Ridgeville, Ohio Posts: 338	I actually bought the same distributor off of ebay used for like 40 bucks. I have not had a chance to see how it works because I am in the process of getting my engine ready to run, but I was planning on getting a used hei one eventually when I can actually drive the car.

September 21st, 2008, 09:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
hamm36 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 338	gearhead, did you work in Irving? That was the shop I wore out, back in 93. I always wandered if those modules put Super Shops out of business.

September 22nd, 2008, 10:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
skubydobdo Guest Posts: n/a	curve kit it is, thanks.

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