Mallory Distributors

[CDUNIGAN]

What are the differences in the series 32 as compared to the series 42? I'm far from schooled.

Its a 79 gp that has all the basic mods.... 455 .30 over, flows, posi etc etc. I am not taking this car to run down the strip (it may take a once in a while trip) this car is meant and built to cruise the streets while setting off a few car alarms and maybe waking the neighbors up on Sunday mornings.

I have been recommended to a mallory magnetic breakerless... I need advice and and all

Also, I want to know what is meant when it is stated that a cd igition is needed. What is that?

 

[olds307 and 403]

The 42 series is stand alone with vacuum advance. The 32 series needs the MSD 6A style box , no module or vacuum advance in it. I am running the 42 series distributor in my 403, get the 30450 coil. I had issues with the 30440 ballast resistor style coil.

 

[CDUNIGAN]

The 42 series is stand alone with vacuum advance. The 32 series needs the MSD 6A style box , no module or vacuum advance in it. I am running the 42 series distributor in my 403, get the 30450 coil. I had issues with the 30440 ballast resistor style coil.

What does stand alone mean? Also what is meant by CD ignition being required?

Thanks for your help.

Mallory 4258011 - Mallory Magnetic Breakerless Distributor Details
Comp S/S 42-Series Magnetic Distributor
Easy 2-wire hookup. Requires CD Ignition for operation. Adjustable mechanical advance.

These Mallory Comp S/S 42 Series distributors are designed to give your ignition system a boost. Featuring a CNC-machined billet aluminum housing, ball bearing upper and lower bushings for maximum stability at high rpm, 208 series distributor cap with spark plug wire retainer, easy-to-adjust mechanical advance, and a vacuum advance with vacuum advance eliminator kit. These distributors come ready to run right outside of the box.

 

[olds307 and 403]

Stand alone means you hook 12 volts, negative and ground, plus coil and your car starts. The CD is a seperate mutiple spark box, distributor just acts as a trigger. It will not start without CD box and coil.

 

[CDUNIGAN]

So Im looking at dizzy 4258001 and coil 30450 and Im running? Is that your reccommendation?

What is your thoughts on a 29440 or 30440 coil w/ 6852m CD ignition. What are your thoughts about CD ignition in general? Benefits/Downfalls etc.?

Please reply as if you are speaking to someone who knows a minimal amt.. I need it spelled out.

Also,
What is the deal with the 57 series? How does it differ/compare to the 42 series?

All posts will be read and appreciated.

Corey D

Stand alone means you hook 12 volts, negative and ground, plus coil and your car starts. The CD is a seperate mutiple spark box, distributor just acts as a trigger. It will not start without CD box and coil.