C2 Distributor Differences
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C2 Distributor Differences
I need a Distributor for a 63 Corvette 340 hp engine.
As the block and heads and intake are correct for 63, I would like the Distributor to also be correct.
Is there any above or below the manifold differences between a 63 Distributor Housing and the other C2 or early C3 years?
Thanks
As the block and heads and intake are correct for 63, I would like the Distributor to also be correct.
Is there any above or below the manifold differences between a 63 Distributor Housing and the other C2 or early C3 years?
Thanks
Last edited by INMYOWNBARNSINCE82; Aug 21, 2024 at 05:52 PM. Reason: Improved the question
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The football shape weights, springs and vacuum advance can differ from different engine variations
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In addition to elements in above posts , it is key to make sure the slot in pole piece that limits mechanical advance is correct.
the underside should be marked with ‘CCW’ and a 3 digit number indicating advance. For my L79 it’s CCW 530 for 30* of mech advance.
for the ‘63 L76 340; mech advance was 24* so the pole piece would be marked something like CCW 524. These are all Internal Differences so I’m not sure how much it would matter to you.
the underside should be marked with ‘CCW’ and a 3 digit number indicating advance. For my L79 it’s CCW 530 for 30* of mech advance.
for the ‘63 L76 340; mech advance was 24* so the pole piece would be marked something like CCW 524. These are all Internal Differences so I’m not sure how much it would matter to you.
Last edited by kts1962; Aug 21, 2024 at 10:01 PM.
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Tbarb, you wouldn’t happen to have this information on both 64 distributions would ya?
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I don't have the exact specs for the 1964 distributors but I will look and see what I can find. If you belong to the NCRS and do a search on their discussion board the info may be there. I know the shp engines used a more suited (faster) curve.
