DSII in a early block

[cobraguy]

Has anybody figured out to replace a small shaft dizzy with a DSII. My sons 62 falcon has the original 170 that we put pertronix in and swapped to a later Holley 1101 with no SCV so he has no advance. Can a DSII ba made to fit the small shaft block. Thanks Rich.

 

[wallaka]

Sand down the DS2 where it goes in the block. Doesn't take too much, like 1/64" or something. Test fit it often and you should be fine. Or ream out the hole. But it's cheaper to replace the distributor if you go too far.

 

[rbohm]

8) dont forget to replace the oil pump and drive shaft with ones from a later six as well. remember the early engines used a 1/4" shaft and the later engines used a 5/16" shaft.

 

[wallaka]

Oh, yeah. Pump is Melling M-65B, shaft is 6" long x 5/16" diameter.

 

[cobraguy]

So get a DSII machine down the end of the shaft and get a newer oil pump and shaft. I think I can handle that. Now he has another shopping list. Thanks.

 

[BIGREDRASA]

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FORD (2) 1978-1979
GRANADA (2) 1978-1979
1979 L6-250ci 4.1L 1 BBL Vin L
1978 L6-250ci 4.1L 1 BBL Vin L
MERCURY (2) 1978-1979
MONARCH (2) 1978-1979
1979 L6-250ci 4.1L 1 BBL Vin L
1978 L6-250ci 4.1L 1 BBL Vin L

One of the gurus should tell us if it fits. I think it does.

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