I have an Accel dual point distributor from a 60's Corvette (mechanical tach drive) that I would like to convert to Electronic Ignition. Because of the tach drive I need to keep this housing, but want to get rid of the points. I found an Accel conversion kit for 57-74 GM's, but can't figure out if it is compatible with their own distributor. Spent an hour on the web looking without success.

Anyone have experience or advice on this? Thanks!

-shoe

What kind of electronic conversion are you considering? Most aftermarket distributors use OEM compatible parts.

From the Accel catalog:

BILLET REPLACEMENT POINTS DISTRIBUTORS
• CNC-machined billet 6061 T-6 aircraft grade aluminum housing
• Precision centerless ground shaft with a 4 micron finish
• Easily adjustable high performance mechanical advance mechanism,
factory dialed-in high performance ignition curve starting at 1,200
RPM with 24 degrees crank of advance at 3,000 RPM
• Easily adjustable vacuum advance, factory dialed in for 10 degrees
crank of advance at 10 inches of vacuum
• High performance 32oz Point and Condenser Kit
• High Performance 60 kV tan cap and balanced rotor with brass
or copper inserts
• Normal tune-up items are OE configuration parts for ease
of replacement

Hmmm, I guess that would suggest that their own conversion kit might work. The problem is that this distributor is likely old, though was still brand new when I bought it. I guess I can pull it and take it down the road to a local speed shop and see if it matches up. Not ideal, but it would save me from buying online and blowing it.

-shoe

You could ask Accel directly on their tech page:

http://www.accel-ignition.com/AskTechForm.aspx?BrandID=3