Looking for points and distributor cap
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 5,714
Likes: 6
From: Silver City NM
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Re: Looking for points and distributor cap (Ironcross)
I remember having an old Ford pickup from the 70's with shaft rocker arms. Couldn't adjust them or anything. I always thought people REPLACED shaft rocker arms so that they COULD adjust them. That WAS the feature of the Mark IV big blocks. Individually adjustable rockers.
Dep
Dep
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 5,714
Likes: 6
From: Silver City NM
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Re: Looking for points and distributor cap (Dep)
Back on topic...I found the Accel dual window cap and rotor in Jegs!!! Price was $25.99. Slightly less than at Summit. At least they are still available.
I guess I'll end up going with them and some Blue Streak points if I can find them.
Dep
I guess I'll end up going with them and some Blue Streak points if I can find them.
Dep
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 6,938
Likes: 1
From: San Diego CA
Re: Looking for points and distributor cap (Dep)
Have you ever had problems with an electronic ignition? Have you ever been stranded when a module conked out? Do you get a warning when an electronic ignition quits? Have you ever tried to FIX an electronic ignition?
Ever try to bump start a car with a low battery and electronic ignition?
Points are good to 8000+ RPM easy with the right set. They are simple and inexpensive to replace and set correctly. It's easy to carry spare parts.
An electronic ignition with less than about 9 volts can NOT be bump started.
When an electronic ignition quits it gives NO warning whatsoever.
Without complex electrical equipment it's impossible to analyze what the problem is. I'll make the concession of the MSD 6AL box because of the multiple spark and rev limiter. Beyond that....I'll stick with what I'm comfortable with and trust.
Dep
Ever try to bump start a car with a low battery and electronic ignition?
Points are good to 8000+ RPM easy with the right set. They are simple and inexpensive to replace and set correctly. It's easy to carry spare parts.
An electronic ignition with less than about 9 volts can NOT be bump started.
When an electronic ignition quits it gives NO warning whatsoever.
Without complex electrical equipment it's impossible to analyze what the problem is. I'll make the concession of the MSD 6AL box because of the multiple spark and rev limiter. Beyond that....I'll stick with what I'm comfortable with and trust.
Dep
Pro
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 705
Likes: 0
From: Dearborn mi.
Re: Looking for points and distributor cap (Dep)
Dep, I just checked for sure on the Standard point set, and your correct, DR2371XP is in the footnotes in the Old Car Standard book and will fit our cars. :thumbs:
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 5,714
Likes: 6
From: Silver City NM
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Re: Looking for points and distributor cap (wallyknoch)
Dep, I just checked for sure on the Standard point set, and your correct, DR2371XP is in the footnotes in the Old Car Standard book and will fit our cars. :thumbs:
Here's what he told me:
(11:25 AM 12/6/2003) Ironcross: Yes, maybe thats correct, except some have a wick on them to rub the distributor cam lobes
(11:26 AM 12/6/2003) Ironcross: And it may interfere because two of them are packed in there.
Maybe ask the place you buy from if you can exchange them if they don't fit your application. If you are running single points it shouldn't be an issue.
I am wondering if the Blue Streak points have the same spring setup as the Accel points? Accel has a REAL heavy spring which eliminates point bounce, but also wears the rubbing block out rather quickly. Not critical for me, since I'll change points after each track day. But for the street it may be a pain in the butt.
Dep
[Modified by Dep, 1:38 PM 12/6/2003]
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 5,714
Likes: 6
From: Silver City NM
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Re: Looking for points and distributor cap (Dep)
I have another quick question. Do dual point distributors have the same numbers of lobes on the distributor cam as a single point distributor? I may have to replace the distributor shaft on the one I'm buying and I've seen the standard shaft advertised at Ecklers. Haven't seen a dual point-style shaft mentioned anywhere. I suspect they are identical, but I'm not 100% sure.
Dep
Dep
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 2,107
Likes: 14
From: Lancaster PA
Re: Looking for points and distributor cap (Dep)
They should be identical. They still need to break the points the same amount of times. The other set just runs off a different bump at the same time. Craig :chevy
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 5,714
Likes: 6
From: Silver City NM
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Re: Looking for points and distributor cap (CF6873)
Thanks Craig!! I talked to Wally who also has a dual point distributor and he confirmed that they have the same number of lobes. That's cool as I will most likely replace the shaft with a new one. Thanks for replying!!! You know your stuff ;)
Dep
Dep
