DAVID - The item number for the Mallory breakerless, magnetic, distributor
with vac advance for our cars (early +8 engines) is : 5764301. This is the
same application as the early ca. 1961 Buick 215. This is NOT the same as
the later Rover V8 (ie no. 4768901). I know, I got the wrong dizzy the
first time I ordered (Mallory's fault, they insisted it was the correct
item). I also ordered a spare cap, rotor, power module, and ballast
resistor. I put their Active Power Filter (item no. 29351) in line to help
guard against power surges/spikes which could fry the $$$$ module. The most
important thing you can REMEMBER is to NOT jump start your car with the
ignition hooked up. Bye-bye module. Disconnect battery and charge IT!
There is a wealth of info, wiring diagrams, tech tips, etc on both Mallory's
homepage AND on the Century Performance homepage. Good stuff to read and
then print out and carry with you in your car. I also tied-in the MSD box
no. 6420, hidden discretely up under the dash in the passenger compartment.
This box comes with little "plugs" with various rpms written on them so you
can avoid over-revving your engine. Other rpm value plugs are available.
Buy the soft mount accessory kit. You do not need the MSD box if you choose
not to have it, the Mallory dist works fine on its own. You should also use
a coil compatible with the Mallory or a Blaster coil if you incorporate the
MSD. Again, there are all sorts of diagrams, etc. on these sites to help
explain how everything goes together. Believe me, If I can figure it out,
anyone can! Lastly, this setup works for me. I know others are using
different Mallory dist (dual point) and packages/combinations so others
opinions/experiences are welcome.
Cheers, Craig Seibert 1961 4/4 1968+8
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