The Pertronix 1283P6 Ignitor kit is the 6 volt positive ground version of the 1949-1953 Ford and Mercury flathead V8 conversion. It replaces the points and condenser inside the original Motorcraft distributor with a sealed electronic trigger and delivers a stronger spark on the factory 6 volt positive ground system. Fitment covers the flathead V8 applications listed below.
- Type: Ignitor points-to-electronic ignition conversion
- Trigger: Magnetic (Hall effect)
- Voltage: 6 volt
- Ground: positive ground
- Cylinders: 8
- Recommended coil: 0.6 ohm
- Fits: Original Motorcraft 8-cylinder distributors (1949-1953 Ford/Mercury flathead V8)
- Sold as: Complete conversion kit
- Part number: 1283P6
Vehicle Applications
- 1949 Ford V8 (239ci)
- 1950-1951 Ford Deluxe (239ci V8)
- 1950-1952 Ford Custom (239ci V8)
- 1950-1953 Ford Country Sedan, Crestline, Ranch Wagon, Country Squire (239ci V8)
- 1951-1953 Ford Victoria (239ci V8)
- 1952-1953 Ford Customline, Mainline, Sunliner (239ci V8)
- 1953 Ford Club, Country Sedan, Crestline, Customline, Mainline, Ranch Wagon, Sunliner, Victoria (225/239/255ci V8)
- 1949-1952 Mercury (255ci V8)
This is the 6 volt positive ground variant of the 1949-1953 Ford/Mercury flathead V8 Ignitor family. Confirm the OE distributor before ordering.
FAQ
What electrical system does the 1283P6 require?
It is built for 6 volt positive ground systems, matching the factory wiring on the 1949-1953 Ford and Mercury flathead V8 vehicles.
Which vehicles does the 1283P6 fit?
It fits the 1949-1953 Ford flathead V8 models and the 1949-1952 Mercury V8 with the original Motorcraft distributor.
How is the 1283P6 different from the 1283?
The 1283P6 is the 6 volt positive ground version, while the 1283 is a 12 volt negative ground kit.
