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Mar 18, 2008 | 09:17 PM

BritewhiteC3

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Distributor advise

My mechanic tells me my distributor shaft/bushings are worn, suggests it's time for a new one. What is a good choice to put on my 75? I have a 350 w/iron vortec heads, roller rockers, headers connected to true dual exhaust 2 1/2 " w/ flowmasters, eledbrock 600 cfm carb & intake manifold, and a mild cam. Any suggestions?

Mar 18, 2008 | 09:32 PM

noonie

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DUI is probably the best, then Accel Blueprinted and I have even used the $45.00 ebay ones, they work well too, but don't have the good wear buttons and bushings.

Mar 18, 2008 | 09:36 PM

Sayfoo

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You can buy a new shaft and bushings. All the major mail order houses sell them. Or send your distributor out for a rebuild.

Mar 18, 2008 | 09:39 PM

BritewhiteC3

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Thanks for the reply ? I googled the DUI and the prices were in line with what he is telling me ( in the $300 nieghborhood )

Mar 18, 2008 | 10:01 PM

derv3tt3

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Love my DUI.

Mar 18, 2008 | 10:24 PM

lars

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Why don't you just pop a new set of bushings into your stock distributor...? The brand of distributor you choose (including the bone stock Delco) is not important - what's important to performance is the advance curve and tuning level you put into it. You can tune a stock GM unit to run with the best of the aftermarket units at a fraction of the price. Use what you have and fix it up.

Mar 18, 2008 | 11:46 PM

7T1vette

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Lars!! You're "up and running". (Well, at least, back on the 'net'.) Glad you are doing well. [Prayers do work.]

Back to the post.....

Listen to this man--he knows!!!

Mar 19, 2008 | 11:34 AM

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I have f/s brand new Accel Blueprint HEI (NOS truly all USA) $110 ... email thru this forum only if serious.

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Mar 19, 2008 | 06:13 PM

BritewhiteC3

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Thanks for the replys, I wish I checked the forum last night. I ordered a DUI this morning. I believe I'll order a set of bushing and attempt to rebuild the stock as a backup.

Lars glad to see you on line. God Bless

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