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**AngryPirate** · 07-16-2015, 11:41 AM

Where do I find them?

I want a new:

- cap ( believe its a screw down type, not the 1/2 or 1/4 turn latching kind )
- rotor
- condenser
- coil
- wire set

I found some parts here, but I'm not sure of the cap since they don't show the underside.

If someone has bought these before and still has their order history and manufactorurer & part numbers, that would be super helpful.

Thanks,
Scott

jbgroby · 07-16-2015, 12:07 PM

Scott,

NAPA should have all that you need. BUT if you can swing about $80.00 order a Petronix Ignition System, which replaces all the older tech. parts. Best switch we made.

Jake

http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx

**AngryPirate** · 07-16-2015, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbgroby

Scott,

NAPA should have all that you need. BUT if you can swing about $80.00 order a Petronix Ignition System, which replaces all the older tech. parts. Best switch we made.

Jake

http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx

Hey Jake,
I've ordered some cap and rotors from rockauto, autozone and oreillys and they all seem to not match. Maybe what is on there from the PO is incorrect. :-/

Thanks for the Petronix tip. I'll call them to see which kit is applicable for our trucks.

- Scott

TJ's Chevy · 07-16-2015, 05:28 PM

I got a new dizzy from auto zone and it works fine. I still using the old rotor with no issues. The cap is the same as a 230-250-292 inline 6 cap so if they say they can't get one that's bogus. lol Napa can supply the rest for sure though. I am using their premium plug wires and am happy with them thus far.

**AngryPirate** · 07-16-2015, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

I got a new dizzy from auto zone and it works fine. I still using the old rotor with no issues. The cap is the same as a 230-250-292 inline 6 cap so if they say they can't get one that's bogus. lol Napa can supply the rest for sure though. I am using their premium plug wires and am happy with them thus far.

cool. I've had some issues finding a match for some of my stuff, but I must've just had some bad luck. It sounds like I should be able to find the parts, I'll just try NAPA instead of the other guys.

BobS · 07-16-2015, 05:55 PM

+1 for NAPA. Find one where they're not afraid to open a book instead of relying on the computer.

Bob

**wcstory** · 07-16-2015, 09:24 PM

Rockauto.com has been a good source for me.

I saw a complete NOS distributor come up on fleaBay not that long ago

bad68nomad · 07-21-2015, 09:31 PM

I picked up everything for my 63 from O'reilly auto. They had it all in stock. That was about a year ago, I haven't checked lately.

07-16-2015, 11:41 AM	#1
AngryPirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 562	305a V6 ignition parts Where do I find them? I want a new: - cap ( believe its a screw down type, not the 1/2 or 1/4 turn latching kind ) - rotor - condenser - coil - wire set I found some parts here, but I'm not sure of the cap since they don't show the underside. If someone has bought these before and still has their order history and manufactorurer & part numbers, that would be super helpful. Thanks, Scott

07-16-2015, 12:07 PM	#2
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: 305a V6 ignition parts Scott, NAPA should have all that you need. BUT if you can swing about $80.00 order a Petronix Ignition System, which replaces all the older tech. parts. Best switch we made. Jake http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

07-16-2015, 05:28 PM	#4
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 305a V6 ignition parts I got a new dizzy from auto zone and it works fine. I still using the old rotor with no issues. The cap is the same as a 230-250-292 inline 6 cap so if they say they can't get one that's bogus. lol Napa can supply the rest for sure though. I am using their premium plug wires and am happy with them thus far. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

07-16-2015, 05:55 PM	#6
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	Re: 305a V6 ignition parts +1 for NAPA. Find one where they're not afraid to open a book instead of relying on the computer. Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

07-16-2015, 09:24 PM	#7
wcstory Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Cod, Ma. Posts: 236	Re: 305a V6 ignition parts Rockauto.com has been a good source for me. I saw a complete NOS distributor come up on fleaBay not that long ago __________________ 1966 GMC 1 Ton 305 V6 SM420 4 speed - retired Fire Dept Support Truck from Little Falls, NJ My GMC Photos

07-21-2015, 09:31 PM	#8
bad68nomad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 27	Re: 305a V6 ignition parts I picked up everything for my 63 from O'reilly auto. They had it all in stock. That was about a year ago, I haven't checked lately. __________________ 63 GMC long stepside 66 Chevy short fleetside 71 Chevy Longhorn 68 Chevelle Nomad wagon



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