Engine build question

[Speedrdr]

Had a 347 stroker built from a 5.0 roller motor. Is it necessary to change the distributor and change the ignition module if it cranks and runs now? I'm getting advice to get a pro billet distributor and an MSD ignition module. With as much as I have invested in this build, I hate to throw another $700 to $800 in it.

Randy

 

[ared77]

My first thought is "no"

You said it starts and runs right? Just be sure drive gear on end of distributor shaft is compatible with the cam gear that drives it.

 

[m_m70]

My opinion is no you don't need the added bling.
If your distributor is from the roller motor that you built, it (the gear) should be fine.
Just my 2cents

 

[Speedrdr]

Thanks for the info and advice. I'm wanting to spend the spare money for sheet metal body parts.

Randy

 

[m_m70]

yup and that 700 - 800 will go a long way on sheet metal.
Have fun!!

 

[Speedrdr]

I'm told that it sounds like a vehicle at the dirt dragsÂ…no mufflers on the long tube headers. Just ready for it to be done and home!! Now that I'm retired, it's time to get busy.

Randy

 

[73azbronco]

My 347 has stock duraspark dizzy with msd for controller. No brainer fun.

 

[56f100bbw]

Had recently a msd pro billet run ready die on my 77 bronco circuit board in the bottom of dist went out to fix you have to send it back to MSD . Most all MSD 8352 dist are sent out from the factory with a cast iron gear which is good for flat tapped engine but not correct for a 5.0 hyd roller needs a billet steel gear that what I have been told . MSD are big bucks now not sure if it's worth it .

 

[Speedrdr]

Had recently a msd pro billet run ready die on my 77 bronco circuit board in the bottom of dist went out to fix you have to send it back to MSD . Most all MSD 8352 dist are sent out from the factory with a cast iron gear which is good for flat tapped engine but not correct for a 5.0 hyd roller needs a billet steel gear that what I have been told . MSD are big bucks now not sure if it's worth it .

Big $$ indeed! Best price I've found for the dizzy, controller and coil set is $850. As I said earlier, that will pay for a heap of sheet metal. Lol

Randy