B Brian54 Member Oct 19, 2026 #1 I am looking to upgrade my original 1954 distributor . What are the possible replacements (if any) ?
GLAmes Senior Member Oct 19, 2026 #2 I recently changed over to a '57 distributor. It requires swapping the gear from the '54 distributor and replacing the oil pump and shaft because the drive is different. https://www.rockauto.com/?carcode=1337802&parttype=5564 https://www.rockauto.com/?carcode=1337802&parttype=5588 It also requires modifying your carb if it is the stock loadomatic. I suggest you employ a drill press to drill the needed hole. https://www.eatonbalancing.com/2010...ey-94-two-barrel-for-late-model-distributors/
I recently changed over to a '57 distributor. It requires swapping the gear from the '54 distributor and replacing the oil pump and shaft because the drive is different. https://www.rockauto.com/?carcode=1337802&parttype=5564 https://www.rockauto.com/?carcode=1337802&parttype=5588 It also requires modifying your carb if it is the stock loadomatic. I suggest you employ a drill press to drill the needed hole. https://www.eatonbalancing.com/2010...ey-94-two-barrel-for-late-model-distributors/