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

[@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.