Ford 240/300 L6 Pro Series Ready to Run Distributor

• Onboard ignition module — no separate ignition box required

• External-coil design supports 35,000V+ coils for more spark energy

• Direct fit for Ford 240/300 Big Six inline-six carbureted engines

• Circuit board module with magnetic pickup holds accurate timing

Upgrade your Ford 240 or 300 Big Six inline-six ignition system with this Pro Series Ready-to-Run distributor, featuring an onboard circuit board ignition module paired with a magnetic pickup trigger, so there's no separate ignition box to wire in, while the external-coil design keeps the flexibility to run a higher-output coil. This distributor supports F-Series, Bronco, E-Series, and industrial 240/300 applications.

The housing is machined aluminum with a steel drive gear best matched to cast iron hydraulic or solid flat-tappet camshafts, and rotation is clockwise — opposite of Ford's V8 families. This distributor requires a 12-volt electrical system with an alternator and a coil rated at 35,000 volts or higher; it is not compatible with generator-based charging systems or vehicles still running an active ballast resistor in the ignition circuit — the resistor should be removed or bypassed as part of installation. Designed for carbureted applications only.

What Is a Ready-to-Run (RTR) Distributor?
An RTR distributor has the ignition control module built directly into the housing, so it fires off a single 12-volt source without needing a separate ignition box wired into the circuit. This Pro Series unit pairs that onboard module with a circuit board ignition control and magnetic pickup trigger. The coil stays external here, requiring a coil rated at 35,000 volts or higher.

Performance Benefits
The circuit board module and magnetic pickup trigger hold timing steady without the wear and drift of a points-based system, and keeping the coil external allows the use of a higher-output coil than the 35,000-volt minimum if the build calls for more spark energy. Mechanical and vacuum advance are both included, allowing the timing curve to be tuned for carbureted street or performance driving on the 240/300 inline-six.

What's the difference between this and the standard 240/300 Ready-to-Run distributor?
This Pro Series distributor uses a circuit board ignition module with a magnetic pickup trigger, while the standard Ready-to-Run distributor uses a multi-pole reluctor with a Hall-effect trigger. Both feature an integrated ignition module, require an external ignition coil, and eliminate the need for a separate ignition box.

Do I need a separate ignition box with this distributor?
No. The ignition control module is built into the distributor housing, so no external ignition box or CDI unit is required.

Does this distributor include a coil?
No. This is an external-coil Ready-to-Run distributor and requires an ignition coil rated at 35,000 volts or higher, which is sold separately.

What direction does the rotor turn on this distributor?
Clockwise, viewed from above, matching the standard rotation direction of the Ford 240 and 300 inline-six engine family.

Can I run this on a generator-equipped or ballast resistor ignition system?
No. This distributor requires a 12-volt electrical system with a charging alternator. It is not compatible with generator-equipped vehicles or ballast resistor ignition circuits.

What distributor gear is included, and will it work with my camshaft?
This distributor includes a steel distributor gear, which is best suited for cast iron hydraulic or solid flat-tappet camshafts. If your engine uses a roller or other specialty camshaft, verify the recommended distributor gear material with your camshaft manufacturer before installation.