cu440da
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I found an old (really old) aftermarket Accel billet distributor for a 440 at a swap meet last year- missing the pickup and cap and rotor. After a lengthy call to Accel tech support, I finally got info on what it is and what parts are needed to get it back in use. (BTW- huge thanks to the support staff at Accel. I had no part # and little info to give him and he kept on digging and finally got me replacement part #'s.)
Its a 46000 series Billetech magnetic impulse distributor. Separates into a base that stays on engine, and a top section with simple advance adjustments. I have been able to find all the parts needed, except for the pickup. I feel I can adapt other replacement pickups from Accel, and other manufacturers, as well as a factory pickup. My question basically comes down to...
Will there be any marked difference between an aftermarket Accel or MSD magnetic pickup?
And can they only be used with an aftermarket capacative discharge style ignition?
Last question relates to the possibility that I may hide an HEI module under the base. If they are not compatable with HEI, I would have to adapt a factory pickup inside the housing.
Its a 46000 series Billetech magnetic impulse distributor. Separates into a base that stays on engine, and a top section with simple advance adjustments. I have been able to find all the parts needed, except for the pickup. I feel I can adapt other replacement pickups from Accel, and other manufacturers, as well as a factory pickup. My question basically comes down to...
Will there be any marked difference between an aftermarket Accel or MSD magnetic pickup?
And can they only be used with an aftermarket capacative discharge style ignition?
Last question relates to the possibility that I may hide an HEI module under the base. If they are not compatable with HEI, I would have to adapt a factory pickup inside the housing.