ignition · FF-0173

Did Ed keep the original distributor on this 12-volt 1953 Flathead?

Yes. Asked whether it is the original distributor, Ed says yes. Asked about making the engine 12-volt, he mentions what he put on it and says it gives a good hot spark.

Expert
Ed Smith
Evidence
expert attributed
Component
distributor and 12-volt conversion
Applicable scope
1953 Ford Flathead V8 converted to 12 volts
Original BTG sourceFlathead Tuning TRICK: Ed's Latest Ford V8 Build and a Carb Tip
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