Distributor interchange? Hop up on ebay.

[Deleted User]

Does the 232-262-308 distributor interchange with chrysler/desoto or plymouth/dodge? because there is an old mallory magspark ignition on ebay at the moment for Chryslers.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MALLORY-DUAL-POINT-MAGSPARK-HOT-ROD-MOPAR-FLATHEAD-SIX_W0QQitemZ280141177883QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280141177883

[Deleted User]

id been left under the impression that hudson used chrysler items readily available from autolite. my bad. i noticed the application number in the mallory part number was different to the hudson number, which happens to be 253.

MikeWA

Some Chrysler distributors from the '70's (with electronic ignition) can be used in the Hudson by just turning down the shaft a tiny amount- there have been threads on it in the past, I think. Maybe thats where the confusion arose.

hudsonguy

Mike (WA) wrote:

Some Chrysler distributors from the '70's (with electronic ignition) can be used in the Hudson by just turning down the shaft a tiny amount- there have been threads on it in the past, I think. Maybe thats where the confusion arose.

Actually, you have to turn down the housing slightly on a lathe. You also have to reassemble the unit using the unique Hudson shaft. Both units were made by the same supplier so the Hudson shaft attaches directly to the Chrysler electronics. Any mid to late 70's Chyrsler slant six system will work. I've done this several times with great results. One could probably do the same with this high performance unit.

[Deleted User]

There was one at the nationals The owner said it was a slant six distributor with Hudson guts and gear on it with no other modifications ( no turning down the housing) I believe he was from montana or Wyoming, He was the fellow who worked for the oil company and spoke at one of the tech sessions a great guy to visit with, and a first class car to boot. Someone help me with his name.

Chuck

hudsonguy

arionrjw wrote:

I understand with this setup the vaccum advance can not be used because it hits the oil filler tube. I have talked to several people using the Chrysler distributor and they indicate it runs fine without the vaccum advance. Are you using the vaccum advance?

I am using the vacuum advance. I can't recall the amount of advance offhand, but it's the original specification, as I use the original Hudson counterweights and mounting plate along with the shaft.



The slant six housing stub diameter is about .040" too big, at least the several I've measured, but it's a simple 10 minute lathe operation. The last time I did it I really 'snuck up on the diameter' to give me a nice snug fit. This eliminated any distributor 'wobble' whatsoever. The toughest part of the whole job is getting that little spring clip off to remove the attenuator (underneath the rotor), when disassembling the mopar unit.



Once it's all done though it works great. My car usually starts within a second or two of pushing the start button (I've got a '49).