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What is this distributor?
I’m swapping out the manifold so I pulled the distributor yesterday and I’m rather confused. Truck is a 1967 K20 with a 1964 Impala motor. I was expecting an old points ignition, but realized I have something else. The coil is the round canister coil instead of the integrated on HEI. The cap has no wire connectors and there’s only one wire coming from the bottom of the distributor. Inside the distributor, there is no circuit board like an HEI And no points clean.
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Re: What is this distributor?
Looks like a stock points distributor to me. HEI was later and never came on 67-72 trucks
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Re: What is this distributor?
That just a regular points type distributor.
That set of points has the condenser installed directly to the points body.
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Re: What is this distributor?
Thanks. I'll take a closer look at it. I thought it was points distributor, but didn't see the contacts to inspect for cleaning. It's got some rust under the weights so I'll just pull it apart and inspect. Thanks for the help.
There was a condenser on the side of the coil. Does that mean I should eliminate the second exterior condenser? Last edited by Detour; Today at 11:54 AM. |
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Re: What is this distributor?
If you rotate the distributor shaft you'll see the points open and close.
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Re: What is this distributor?
The one on the coil is to do away with the "audio tach" feature on your AM radio.
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Re: What is this distributor?
Disassembled the distributor to clean things up and inspect. Definitely see the points now and they need to be replaced. They are all jagged like they had been stuck together at some point in the past and didn’t separate cleanly.
Haha, Yuccales I do know exactly what you mean on the AM stations. Thanks again guys |
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Re: What is this distributor?
that is points alright
they have a few kit(s) available at were you can replace it w an upgrade in eliminating the points . with also keeping a stock look to it https://www.summitracing.com/search/...ll-block-gen-i
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Re: What is this distributor?
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![]() A Mechanic that rented the shop in front of my Momma and Daddy's house would pull those out as soon as he seen them. Then he would replace them with what (He Called) the regular set. I still Remember his dislike for them. ![]() I still have the dwell meter box he used. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Re: What is this distributor?
Reading about points-type distributors reminded me of hearing, decades ago, that you could set points with a matchbook cover. I never actually did that, but.... do they still even make matchbooks? Used to see 'em everywhere, often given away as free advertising. I don't recall seeing one for a whole lotta years. I do remember them switching from front-strike to rear-strike. One of the early steps to protect us from ourselves.
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Re: What is this distributor?
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Link: https://www.amazon.com/30-Strike-Mat...s%2C814&sr=8-1 I have seen people years ago take a penny to clean the contacts. So that they could make it to the nearest station to get them changed out.
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Re: What is this distributor?
GM uses a unique "uniset", the points and condenser are connected together as a unit.. The proper method is to use a dwell meter to set the points with the engine running.. A dwell meter is almost impossible to find today, but it's possible to use a feeler gauge.. Before you install the distributor, rotate the shaft to set points rubbing block on one of the peaks of the shaft.. Use an allen wrench and feeler gauge, set the points gap to .018"..
If you are able to locate a dwell meter, set the points to 32 degrees. |
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Re: What is this distributor?
I still have a dwell meter. I haven't used it for many years, but you never know...
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Re: What is this distributor?
I still have a dwell meter and the flex shaft Allen for adjusting the points.
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Re: What is this distributor?
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![]() Do you have one of those locking screw holders? The one that use used to hold the screw, to keep from dropping the screw to the bottom of the distributor.
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Re: What is this distributor?
I have that flex driver and two of those locking screwdrivers, one short and one long. Both with magnets. I also have a clutch head driver set for those '50 Chevies I had and worked on. Still have the dwell/tach I bought in about '76, too.
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