What distributor to use

289 · 08-05-2005, 09:40 PM

I have been having trouble with my stock distributor it will just cut out under full load and come back. Now it is dead I tried replacing the module and nothing,so I just want to replace it all together with a good aftermarket, the is a 89 5.0, I just want to eliminate the computer hookup to the distributor and go either mechanical or vacum advance. I have a Crane ignition box and coil. what distributor works great in the 5.0 that is not connected to the computer.
Thanks

83GTMUSTANG · 08-07-2005, 12:26 AM

Msd, Crane, Or Stock Vac. Adv. Would Work With Your System...........

ols0051 · 08-07-2005, 03:25 PM

I have msd8582(I think)Mech advance, works in conjunction with my msd box and blaster3 coil. It's a stand alone system. Pain to get the correct roller gear installed. sent it to msd to be changed took almost 2 mos, to get it back...but now all is good.

289 · 08-07-2005, 10:02 PM

WHat car are you using this on. And what do you mean by the right roller gear.
Thanks

83GTMUSTANG · 08-08-2005, 08:02 AM

I Have A 91 Roller Block And Roller Cam With An 82 Machanical Dist. Didnt Change The Gear On It Very Little Wear On The Gear Its Been Like This For A Couple Years No Problems...........the Dist.goes Striate To The Msd Box So You Can Bypass The Computer In Your Car..........
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289 · 08-08-2005, 03:16 PM

Now your still using a Carb correct. will bypassing the distributor hookup on a EEC-4 with a mechanical advance msd and mass air mess up the computer
Thanks

83GTMUSTANG · 08-08-2005, 05:52 PM

You Should Not Have Any Problems But Im Not For Sure Post Another Asking That Question And See What People Say............

08-05-2005, 09:40 PM	#1
289 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Mount Joy, PA , U.S. Posts: 198	What distributor to use I have been having trouble with my stock distributor it will just cut out under full load and come back. Now it is dead I tried replacing the module and nothing,so I just want to replace it all together with a good aftermarket, the is a 89 5.0, I just want to eliminate the computer hookup to the distributor and go either mechanical or vacum advance. I have a Crane ignition box and coil. what distributor works great in the 5.0 that is not connected to the computer. Thanks

08-07-2005, 12:26 AM	#2
83GTMUSTANG N-V-ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: SOUTHFIELD,MICHIGAN Posts: 155	Re: What distributor to use Msd, Crane, Or Stock Vac. Adv. Would Work With Your System........... __________________ 88' LX MUSTANG: LINCOLN ROTORS , AIR SUSPENSION FRONT AND REAR, SUBFRAMES, ROLL CAGE, 92' BLOCK, MSD 6AL, ACCEL 8.8 WIRES, ACCEL COIL, EDELBROCK F4B INTAKE (PORTED),2 IN. 4 HOLE SPACERS, HOLLEY 600 CARB.,HOLLEY BLUE FUEL PUMP AN REGULATOR, E 303 (.498 IN. 220 DUR.) CAM, (.535 IN. OF LIFT W/ 1.72 SCORPIN ROLLER ROCKERS), PORTED E7'S, FLOWTECH 1 5/8 LONG TUBE HEADERS, 2 1/2 IN. H PIPE, 2 CHAMBER FLOWMASTERS WITH 3 IN.DUMPS, T-5, 3.73 GEARS, 5 LUG AEROSTAR AXELS, 245-45-17 96' COBRA WHEELS

08-07-2005, 03:25 PM	#3
ols0051 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: cent.wis Posts: 203	Re: What distributor to use I have msd8582(I think)Mech advance, works in conjunction with my msd box and blaster3 coil. It's a stand alone system. Pain to get the correct roller gear installed. sent it to msd to be changed took almost 2 mos, to get it back...but now all is good.

08-07-2005, 10:02 PM	#4
289 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Mount Joy, PA , U.S. Posts: 198	Re: What distributor to use WHat car are you using this on. And what do you mean by the right roller gear. Thanks

08-08-2005, 08:02 AM	#5
83GTMUSTANG N-V-ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: SOUTHFIELD,MICHIGAN Posts: 155	Re: What distributor to use I Have A 91 Roller Block And Roller Cam With An 82 Machanical Dist. Didnt Change The Gear On It Very Little Wear On The Gear Its Been Like This For A Couple Years No Problems...........the Dist.goes Striate To The Msd Box So You Can Bypass The Computer In Your Car.......... \ __________________ 88' LX MUSTANG: LINCOLN ROTORS , AIR SUSPENSION FRONT AND REAR, SUBFRAMES, ROLL CAGE, 92' BLOCK, MSD 6AL, ACCEL 8.8 WIRES, ACCEL COIL, EDELBROCK F4B INTAKE (PORTED),2 IN. 4 HOLE SPACERS, HOLLEY 600 CARB.,HOLLEY BLUE FUEL PUMP AN REGULATOR, E 303 (.498 IN. 220 DUR.) CAM, (.535 IN. OF LIFT W/ 1.72 SCORPIN ROLLER ROCKERS), PORTED E7'S, FLOWTECH 1 5/8 LONG TUBE HEADERS, 2 1/2 IN. H PIPE, 2 CHAMBER FLOWMASTERS WITH 3 IN.DUMPS, T-5, 3.73 GEARS, 5 LUG AEROSTAR AXELS, 245-45-17 96' COBRA WHEELS

08-08-2005, 03:16 PM	#6
289 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Mount Joy, PA , U.S. Posts: 198	Re: What distributor to use Now your still using a Carb correct. will bypassing the distributor hookup on a EEC-4 with a mechanical advance msd and mass air mess up the computer Thanks

08-08-2005, 05:52 PM	#7
83GTMUSTANG N-V-ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: SOUTHFIELD,MICHIGAN Posts: 155	Re: What distributor to use You Should Not Have Any Problems But Im Not For Sure Post Another Asking That Question And See What People Say............ __________________ 88' LX MUSTANG: LINCOLN ROTORS , AIR SUSPENSION FRONT AND REAR, SUBFRAMES, ROLL CAGE, 92' BLOCK, MSD 6AL, ACCEL 8.8 WIRES, ACCEL COIL, EDELBROCK F4B INTAKE (PORTED),2 IN. 4 HOLE SPACERS, HOLLEY 600 CARB.,HOLLEY BLUE FUEL PUMP AN REGULATOR, E 303 (.498 IN. 220 DUR.) CAM, (.535 IN. OF LIFT W/ 1.72 SCORPIN ROLLER ROCKERS), PORTED E7'S, FLOWTECH 1 5/8 LONG TUBE HEADERS, 2 1/2 IN. H PIPE, 2 CHAMBER FLOWMASTERS WITH 3 IN.DUMPS, T-5, 3.73 GEARS, 5 LUG AEROSTAR AXELS, 245-45-17 96' COBRA WHEELS