msd distributor in 322 nailhead

[cees]

Does anyone have experience with a complete MSD distributor in a ('56 or other) 322ci nailhead engine? I'm planning to replace the complete stock ignition with the MSD unit. Experiences with other suppliers are welcome too...

Thanks,
Cees

[telriv]

For the most part "Nail" distributors are pretty bullet proof. A good upgrade will be a '57-'66 "Window" distributor. Parts are readily available just about anywhere. A good electronic conversion kit is the one wire unit I sell. All my distributors are in storage at the moment. If you find one I will rebuild/re-curve it & install the ignition. On your end it will be a bolt-in.


Tom T.

[cees]

Thanks Tom, but sending my distributor up & down to the US will cost me more than a complete unit as I live in Belgium.

[Airy Cat]

I converted the distributor on my 1956 Buick to Pertronix ignition and it works great.

[cees]

I converted the distributor on my 1956 Buick to Pertronix ignition and it works great.

That became my decision too, indeed works great!