NEW FROM STROMBERG for your 1949-53 flathead Ford - the e-FIRE 8BA distributor. With electronic ignition, traditional looks, easy installation and simple set-up. It looks like it belongs on your traditional flathead motor, with a black cap and an old-school performance tag. And electronic ignition means points, no condenser, no black (or red) box and very little maintenance. Just higher efficiency, economy and accurate spark timing.
The e-FIRE 8BA-12 fits all the various Ford 8BA front covers and clamps to the cylinder head with a stock adjustment flange.
The e-FIRE 8BA distributor comes with the drive gear ready-fitted and simple two wire hook-up. Unlike the stock Ford 8BA Loadomatic distributor, the new e-FIRE has no special vacuum requirements; so you can swap that old Ford carburetor for a Stromberg 97.
The advance rate (and max total advance) are tuned specifically to suit the flathead V8 engine. Just like every other Stromberg e-FIRE distributor, it’s machine tested at the factory and delivered ready to run right out of the box.
NOTE: Must be used with a points style coil only. We recommend the Stromberg 44 1.5 Ohm coil – available to purchase separately. DO NOT use a low-resistance (less than 1.5 Ohms) or HEI-style coil.
