Projects Electronic distributor

I’m new to the flathead and electronic distributors. I have a 1939 Ford two door sedan with the original two 221 flathead engine. I’m looking for a good dependable electronic ignition that would work for my car. So I wanted to come out here and asked you guys in the know what works what don’t what companies do you suggest in styles? Like I said I’m a green horn with basic these entire cars. My engine was rebuilt a few years ago and the car sat in the owners garage awaiting restoration. I have purchased new wiring harness, gauges, etc. I’m gonna Va go with dual 94’ carbs, dual exhaust with Smitty mufflers and a set of heads. So please if you could give me some pointers I would be very grateful.

 

I have a Speedway 3 bolt magnetic pick up electronic distributor on my roadster, it came on the motor that i got for the car, to be honest I really wanted to hate it. But I can’t, I pulled it off the motor and gave it a check over before running it. But I’ve covered well over 3000 miles in the car since getting it on the road in march & has been my daily the last couple months. And it’s never missed a beat. And if you need parts you can pick up a Mallory module to keep as a spare if you got stuck. There’s not much of their stuff I recommend but this is one!

 

Pertronix - https://www.speedwaymotors.com/PerT....html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22171487423
It's important to wire it EXACTLY how they tell you.
If this isn't the right model for your engine or if they don't make one you can buy a module and trigger to adapt to yours. They also offer 6V + or - ground stuff.

 

I have a 46-48 239 motor in 34 Ford truck. Have been running a Pertronix converting crab distributor to electronic about 10 years ago. So far no problems, but I do carry a spare if failure occurs on the road. A lot of controversy points vs electronic, and I guess cheaper to carry extra points.

 

I don't have any affiliation with this company but am running five of their units, some for almost ten years and never had a problem. Here is their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/SwapMeetParts/ and here is their EBAY listing, https://www.ebay.com/str/swapmeetparts1 , just enter flathead in the search box.
Warren

 

I'm a little paranoid. I drive Howard (32 PU) everywhere with it's Pertronix converted Chevy distributor. I have a spare unit in the tool box in back of the truck. So far in about 22K miles it has worked flawlessly.

 

MSD in my 34 pickup now for 20 years.
Only had to change the cap one time.
Really reliable.

 

Not the same since I have an 8ba in my '39 but I'm running a Bubba (RIP) converted Chevy point distributor. Only issue was a new after market condenser that ****ped out just after it was installed. Replaced it with an OEM one from a swap meet and no more issues.

 

I put a Pertronix in my 48 Chevy with a 217 Stovebolt motor and it has worked great. Ordered it thru Summit, make sure you follow the directions. its been in a few years now.

 

Thank you all for the advice! Now to figure out which setup and do it!