Do I have 1967 Distributor?
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Do I have 1967 Distributor?
I was given a distributor and the box is mark 1967 distributor. How do I verify? Where do I look for the P/N? The base looks like shinny aluminum.
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Re: Do I have 1967 Distributor? (RESPO6T7)
Respo, there should be a pink or natural (pink inside) aluminum band around the distributor shaft housing where the distributor is clamped to the intake manifold. There should be part number on that band. If you get us a part number, we can tell you which application the distributor fits.
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Re: Do I have 1967 Distributor? (RESPO6T7)
If the band with the part number around the base of the housing is gone it can be nearly impossible to detemine what you actually have, however, if the housing is aluminum, as you mention, is it not a Corvette distributor.
All Corvette distributors (with carbureted engines) from about '62 until the advent of the HEI system in 1975 had cast iron housings with the tachometer drive cross gear built into the housing.
Duke
All Corvette distributors (with carbureted engines) from about '62 until the advent of the HEI system in 1975 had cast iron housings with the tachometer drive cross gear built into the housing.
Duke
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Re: Do I have 1967 Distributor? (RESPO6T7)
I am afraid you are SOL on conclusively identifying that distributor. That "40" is probably a casting mark that has no meaning to anybody except some old geezers that may already be dead.
If this distributor was a gift, then maybe you can make a few bucks by selling it on ebay, OR, IF if is a Corvette distributor, you could have High Tech or another distributor shop rebuild it and set it up for your engine. It would probably be cheaper just to find a real, used distributor, but you should expect it to be about worn out if it has never been rebuilt.
Let's approach this from another angle, Respo; you tell us what engine displacement, ignition (TI or standard), transmission, and whether it has A.I.R. or not, and we will tell you what part number distributor you need.
If this distributor was a gift, then maybe you can make a few bucks by selling it on ebay, OR, IF if is a Corvette distributor, you could have High Tech or another distributor shop rebuild it and set it up for your engine. It would probably be cheaper just to find a real, used distributor, but you should expect it to be about worn out if it has never been rebuilt.
Let's approach this from another angle, Respo; you tell us what engine displacement, ignition (TI or standard), transmission, and whether it has A.I.R. or not, and we will tell you what part number distributor you need.
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Re: Do I have 1967 Distributor? (Chuck Sangerhausen)
Thanks Chuck. My car is a 327/300, 4 speed, no nothing. Just super clean and nearly all original. The free distributor would be "attic stock". I just would like to know what it was really for. Like I said on the box is written 1967 Corvette. Not much to gone on. But it appears to be in great condition. New Points, Condenser and Rotor. No Cap.
[Modified by RESPO6T7, 11:15 AM 3/6/2002]
[Modified by RESPO6T7, 11:15 AM 3/6/2002]
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Re: Do I have 1967 Distributor? (RESPO6T7)
Respo, believe it or don't, there are ten different distributors for 67 Corvettes.
Even though the giver has told you it is for a "67 Corvette", he ain't really told you squat. The odds are that it is one of the four small block applications, but now we are off guessing. If you still have contact with this individual, additional information would increase the value of the distributor somewhat.
The correct distributor for your car 300hp/327 is 1111194.
Even though the giver has told you it is for a "67 Corvette", he ain't really told you squat. The odds are that it is one of the four small block applications, but now we are off guessing. If you still have contact with this individual, additional information would increase the value of the distributor somewhat.
The correct distributor for your car 300hp/327 is 1111194.
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Re: Do I have 1967 Distributor? (Patrick Tighe)
THanks for your help. My distributor doesn't have the band. I guess I'm out of luck. What I thought was a great find is probably not worth a thing. Oh well.
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Re: Do I have 1967 Distributor? (RESPO6T7)
My distributor doesn't have the band. I guess I'm out of luck. What I thought was a great find is probably not worth a thing. Oh well.
[Modified by Chuck Sangerhausen, 7:05 PM 3/6/2002]
