early C3 elektonic ignition distributor ?
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Melting Slicks
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early C3 elektonic ignition distributor ?
Hi
Is the 69 SB transistor ignition distributor the same as the 68 BB one except for the date tag ?
I am talking about the RPO K66
Rgds. Günther
Is the 69 SB transistor ignition distributor the same as the 68 BB one except for the date tag ?
I am talking about the RPO K66
Rgds. Günther
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The distributors are the same as far as fitment. A SB dizzy will fit in a BB no problem.
There may be some differences in the vacuum advance cans but that's about it.
I'm running a K66 dizzy with a Summit branded Mallory box. The pickup coil is the same.
There may be some differences in the vacuum advance cans but that's about it.
I'm running a K66 dizzy with a Summit branded Mallory box. The pickup coil is the same.
Melting Slicks
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Gunther,
The 68 and 69 distributor had different P/N. Differences were in the internal parts ( autocam, weights and springs)
68 w. 435HP - 1111296
69 w. 435 HP- 1111928
Both were trans. ignition
The 68 and 69 distributor had different P/N. Differences were in the internal parts ( autocam, weights and springs)
68 w. 435HP - 1111296
69 w. 435 HP- 1111928
Both were trans. ignition
Last edited by Donald #31176; Nov 16, 2008 at 10:27 AM.
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As Donald said differences are in the items that are changeable.Vacuum advance can,weights and springs.
One thing you might want to watch is the "hole" or "no hole" in the casting for the small driven gear end play button.I believe a 68 unit should be a "no hole" casting.The no hole casting a little thicker in the end play area.
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Melting Slicks
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Hi
Thanks guys.
You helped me a lot.
I could get this 69 SB unit and just get a correct tag and be correct, I guess, of course after changing to the correct vacuum pod & advance springs.
Brgds. Günther
Thanks guys.
You helped me a lot.
I could get this 69 SB unit and just get a correct tag and be correct, I guess, of course after changing to the correct vacuum pod & advance springs.
Brgds. Günther
