Thread: Mallory Unilite distributor

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I just picked up one of these (used) for my 57.
It looks easy enough to hook up, but if you guys have any tips I'll be glad to listen.
I have never used one but from what I hear, when they work, they are great. I have heard some complaints about the "EYE" going out.

Again, any tips are welcome.

Krash
Dallas TX

I have had a unilite in my 55 for about 10yrs . Its been bullet proof. It hooks up just like the old points distributor did and you still use your resistor. Carlg

I like mine. It sure is a whole lot easier to maintain than my old Mallory dual point. I've had only one optical pickup module go out in about 12 years of use. Just make sure that resistor is in there.

Thanks for the input guys,
I have my resistor & wire diagram.
Now....... if my super cool 7 qt oil pan was not
hitting the steering, I'd be ready to go.

Krash

Have had not any problems with my Unilite, I will say that the ballast resistor is key to protecting the module. Very cheap insurance.

Also in the fine print you will read that you cannot "jump start" the car, if the battery dies you have to recharge the battery and then start it otherwise you run the risk of blowing the module. I am not sure if the ballast resistor will provide protection during a jump start, but I did not have one installed and left my headlights on one day draining the battery. Jump started the car and then it ran like crap. Took me nearly a month to figure out what happenned, I had blown the module. Good thing is that the module was easy to replace and a lot less expensive than a new distributor.