Distributor for Tri-Power
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From: Beckley WV
Distributor for Tri-Power
Hey guys. I just wanted to see if you could give me some direction on something.
I am building a 383 for my '69 Vette and it has an Edelbrock 3-deuce intake with 2G carbs. I know that there is not room for the stock distributor with those 3 carbs installed. Do you guys know who sells a distributor that will fit in this scenario, what model it is and also whether or not it will work with the Tach cable drive? I thought I had heard that MSD sold one but wasn't sure about that.
Thanks ahead of time for the help.
I am building a 383 for my '69 Vette and it has an Edelbrock 3-deuce intake with 2G carbs. I know that there is not room for the stock distributor with those 3 carbs installed. Do you guys know who sells a distributor that will fit in this scenario, what model it is and also whether or not it will work with the Tach cable drive? I thought I had heard that MSD sold one but wasn't sure about that.
Thanks ahead of time for the help.
Melting Slicks
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From: Frederick Maryland
MSD does sell a tach drive distributor. Look at their website and see what part number it is then check with Summit Racing or Jegs for a price.
If you really want to spend some money, get an original K66 transistorized distributor and related parts for your car!
If you really want to spend some money, get an original K66 transistorized distributor and related parts for your car!
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The stock 69 distributor works with the Tripower. It's the HEI that won't fit. The MSD distributors are the same size as the stock '69 unit.
Lars
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I have the MSD tach drive on mine and it works great. Cleared my small base tripower and the large base too. Had a small issue with the rear line into my nitrous plate but I got it to clear too.
Large base tripower
Small base tripower
Large base tripower
Small base tripower
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From: Forsyth Illinois
man...those are pretty Mako!
You will be fine w/the stock distributor,or the MSD.I don't have tri-power,but have a tight squeeze,and run a transistorizes setup.Did have a Msd,and Mallory in there,but the transitorized out-performed them.
You will be fine w/the stock distributor,or the MSD.I don't have tri-power,but have a tight squeeze,and run a transistorizes setup.Did have a Msd,and Mallory in there,but the transitorized out-performed them.
Melting Slicks
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From: ct
Lars is correct. The stock dist. should be fine. If the points window is a problem use a Pertronex unit and they also sell a stock looking cap with no window. Thats what I did when I needed the room for the webers on my 66.
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