Aluminum heads and petronix

[Roger63]

Has anyone ever modified edelbrock performer heads to allow a petronix distributor to fit?

 

[4speed68rt]

What is the issue with Edelbrock heads and a Pertronix distributor? Why wouldnt they work together? Is it a 440?

 

[Roger63]

What is the issue with Edelbrock heads and a Pertronix distributor? Why wouldnt they work together? Is it a 440?

Yes it's a 440,clearance is the issue.

 

[chargermll]

Yes, I had to grind a little clearance for mine to fit. Pertronix Ignitor 2 with Edelbrock Victors on 440.

 

[Roger63]

Yes, I had to grind a little clearance for mine to fit. Pertronix Ignitor 2 with Edelbrock Victors on 440.

Can you send me pictures? Please

 

[chargermll]

Can you send me pictures? Please

Yeah, I can get you some pics tomorrow evening.

 

[Roger63]

Yeah, I can get you some pics tomorrow evening.

Thanks

 

[chargermll]

Here are some photos. Let me know if you need better ones.

 

[Roger63]

Those are perfect, how much do you estimate that you removed?

 

[CoronetDarter]

Had to knock down stock iron heads to get the Pertronix to fit. Basically just had to grind down the casting flash.

 

[chargermll]

Those are perfect, how much do you estimate that you removed?

With the Victor heads, most of what I had to take off was at the raised intake port surface(where intake bolts to head). The other area (closer to where the alternator is bolted), I didn't have to take a lot off. I think it was just enough to skim that section.