Iron Oxide
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Externally this looks like a knockoff MSD vacuum advance distributor, but under the cap it doesn't look like any distributor I've seen. Any idea what the application of this thing is?
What is this distributor?
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hemi446
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Without more pictures it's hard to tell. It is for a eight cylinder engine but what kind any ones guess. Does it have any numbers on it anywhere ?
Iron Oxide
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Its got a part number, W1218 stamped on the body. I guess its a cast Chinese knockoff. Descriptions say it uses a GM 4 pin module, but the pins are on top of the module as opposed to 2 on each side like other GM types I've seen.
Does it look like the one in the photo in this post https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/2631517/name-that-distributor.html
lead69
hopeless car junkie
Procomp ready to run or speedmaster or skip white lol,
Speedmaster PCE376.1089: Mopar Chrysler SB 318 340 360 Ready to Run Electronic Distributor Vacuum Hei | JEGS
Speedmaster PCE376.1089: Mopar Chrysler SB 318 340 360 Ready to Run Electronic Distributor Vacuum Hei | JEGS
Iron Oxide
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Alright, I guess that's it. Looks like junk! Thanks, guys.
Nailed it have seen them before, forget the brand.
Actually, they work pretty well.
lead69
hopeless car junkie
I agree and I have to say the one I have (it was given to me) has saved me a few times. Most recently I went to fire my 410 and was on a seriously tight time frame to make a show and the brand new made in america ignition box failed to spark, threw in the chinese stand by and made the show. Now I fully admit if I ran one full time I would want another in the trunk for spare parts but I guess at $65 a whack I could lol.
Hey I am guilty also had one for my 440 when I was building it. Worked fine just do not trust them. Then again what new stuff can you trust right?
Iron Oxide
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I appreciate the feedback. I'll hold onto it and see what happens. I'm a few months out, engine is at the machine shop now.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Mine is not the same type, it is the GM style with the big cap and coil in the cap. Real HEI. But it is made by the same chinkesium company they all are. Mine has been in the 351M in my 75 F250 for over 5 years and never missed a beat.
Iron Oxide
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Good to know in the event the module ever needs to be replaced!
Does the shaft spin freely on yours ? I have one and it seems kinda hard to spin.
Iron Oxide
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I wouldn't say it spins freely, there's some resistance.
I believe this is the correct replacement module.
Replacement MODULE for Top Street Performance Procomp READY TO RUN Distributors
Replacement MODULE for Top Street Performance Procomp READY TO RUN Distributors
Iron Oxide
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That's the one!
I'm going to hold on to it for the time being. I scored a box full of ignition parts today (2 MSD 6A's, 2 magnetic pick up distributors, 1 MSD bullet distributor, and a couple of coils) locally, so hopefully amongst all of that I'll find something that I can use.
I'm going to hold on to it for the time being. I scored a box full of ignition parts today (2 MSD 6A's, 2 magnetic pick up distributors, 1 MSD bullet distributor, and a couple of coils) locally, so hopefully amongst all of that I'll find something that I can use.
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