Vintage Autolite/Motorcraft Distributor Restoration, Upgrades and Tuning

I show you what I did to restore a Vintage 60's Autolite 289 distributor, and convert it for modern use to be compatible with a modern hydraulic roller camshaft. I also show you some tips and tuning tricks on how to optimize it for some better performance.
Mr Gasket advance curve springs for Ford distributors. part # 925D $9
Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition conversion. part # 1281 $106 (Man, I remember the first one I bought back in 1996 was $54. but it's still working.)
The bad distributor gears that do not fit: WARNING do not buy!
Edelbrock part # 22736
Summit Racing part # SUM-850461
The distributor gears that will work:
Mallory part # 29418PD $60
Comp Cams part # 431M $100

[@grimace66]

Thanks this was a big help

[@keithm6117]

Intresting vid... If the gear is a press fit onto the shaft and the pin is there just for location, what cause's the pin to break.

[@Mike-FoxsAbroad]

@@keithm6117 usually too much drag from the oil pump. Weather it be from it being a high volume pump with stock bearing clearances, a high pressure pump, or too thick of oil at low temps. Several factors. Every time I’ve seen this issue it has also shown excessive distributor gear tooth wear, so be on the lookout for it.

[@lautburns4829]

Excellent job, me too always fine tuning the curve and vacuum! ( boss302 and boss 429)(69 Charger532)

[@Mike-FoxsAbroad]

Thank you. I miss my distributor machine. Way easier to curve a distributor on the bench vs the time and aggrivation of doing it over the fender of a hot engine bay. My run stand makes the job somewhat reasonable in comparison.