Deciphering the Dizzy

[SF223]

Here's a mock up of my distributor's ID plate.

I'm looking to up grade to a Pertronix system but even they are unsure if part 91266 Ignitor 2 will work. The serial number on the plate matches the Pertronix number with the exception of the "C". They have it listed as "D".

Was this a Ford upgrade, or a completely different distributor?

The Pertronix rep did say that I could send them the distributor and they'd see if it'll work out. If anyone knows for sure either way, I'd appreciate it. Don't want to go wasting anyones time.

Thanks...

Zach

 

[Anonymous]

Year/make/model/engine?

 

[SF223]

1958 Ford Custom 300 223 cid.

I actually just talked to another rep at Pertronix and he told me the 91266 (Ignitor 2) and 1266 (Ignitor) will fit the distributor if the shaft is circular with a flat "notch" to hold on the rotor. There is also a compatible model (1261) for the hollow shaft distributors.

All the places I've seen online lists these two kits for the 1962-1964 Ford 6 so I hope he's right.

Gonna order one of these up today or tomorrow and see what happens.

 

[Anonymous]

Right.
I have a '62 with that kit on it, and I have a '58 engine in pieces.
I was gonna check and see if the parts looked like they would match up

 

[SF223]

Be much appreciated!

 

[Anonymous]

I keep that stuff at my parents, about a 3 hour drive from here. I'll check on it when I go down this weekend.
-Cal