63fairlane500
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Hi all, I'm getting some info together on my latest build project and could use some help before I start buying parts. I have a 63 fairlane with as far as I can tell, a factory 200 6 and a ford o matic 2 speed. I plan to pull it out and do a rebuild on it in the next few weeks. It currently is bone stock with an autolite 1100 carb and a load o matic distributor. Plans include a mild cam, header and duals, and offy 3 carb intake. My questions start here. 1. Can I convert my LOM dist. to electronic and run that with my factory carb as the primary carb? Will the factory dist. with a hot coil be enough for the extra fuel/air going through the engine? 2. Can I modify the block to accept a newer aftermarket or DSII dist.(my block has a 1/4" oil pump drive)? 3. Has anybody done anything like this? What kind of tuning issues are expected as far as keeping the A/F mixture right and syncing the carbs? 4. What carbs should I use for outboard carbs? Any help would be appreciated. As of right now I'm just in planning stages. Either way the engine I have needs rebuilt. Its worn out and all the gaskets leak something. I'm debating right now a factory rebuild on this one and run it til I can start a build on a newer block and finish it on the side or just build the one I have to the specs I'm looking for. I'm not looking for a racecar by any means, more just a cool looking, reliable inline with a little more power than stock.