who makes a 12v distributor 4 a 308?

[hudson]

We are working on the 7x in the '51 brougham again.We need a 12v distributor for it as it has the Chevy 700r4 behind it and a new style 12v starter,so does anyone know if there is a 12v distributor out there?,thanks again guys

[51hornetA]

Talk to Randy Maas he does a conversion. Check out this link the stuff is there.

http://21stcenturyhudson.net/products.htm

[Fred Connors]

It is very easy to convert a stock distributor to 12v (- ground) by upgrading to electronic ignition. Petronix makes a unit that can be installed with very few modifications and takes about one hour. The conversion costs $125.00, P/N 1362.
You can also obtain the correct 12v condensor and coil (points are the same), will also work with the vehicle electrical system converted to 12v.

[SuperDave]

Your six volt distributor will work pefectly on 12 volts. You will need to use a ballist resistor on the coil..otherwise the points and condensor don't know the difference.
Davew

[Park W]

If you're changed to 12v but not ready to go Pertronix, use NAPA/Echlin IC-12 (for ‘56 Hornet 6). This coil has built-in ballast resistor. If you want to bypass the resistor during engine cranking, use coil IC-14 and separate ballast resistor ICR-13, and use starter solenoid ST-816. No difference in the points or condenser.

[hudson]

Thanks again.

[NC Hudnut 43]

Hello, Like you I have a 7X type motor with a 200 R4 Chevrolet auto. trans. I am now in the process of converting late model 12 volt electronic distributors to a drop in kit for the Hudson 6. The kit has the electronic moduel that mounts on the inner finder and has a 3 wire pigtail that connects to a matching pigtail from the distributor. All the replacement parts can be purchased at Auto Zone, Advance or NAPA at a reasonable price. I will have one in my car in the next few days. If interested, email me at lbpatstokes@netzero.com

[7XPacemaker]

Are they the style out of the dodge 225 slant six?

[NC Hudnut 43]

The unit that I use is the type that fits the 258 AMC 6 cyl. Don't have a final price yet. Will let you know when I get final cost from machine shop.

[7XPacemaker]

The unit that I use is the type that fits the 258 AMC 6 cyl. Don't have a final price yet. Will let you know when I get final cost from machine shop.

Is this an electronic type distributor? If so,which type of box are you using? The earlier boxes had too many problems and limited dependability. AMC only ran them for a few years in the 70's. The later Ford boxes were a better unit and were utilized until AMC's demise.

[NC Hudnut 43]

Yes it's an electronic distributor. Although ordered for 80-82 AMC Concord, the unit has Motorcraft on it's side and uses Ford module. Evidently they both used same units.