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I got this ignition set and am wondering if it will fit a 1968 383 or a 1969 440 ?
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"B" 383 engines and 440s use a different length distributor, so no on the 383, but yes on the 440.
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Ok Thank you very much
Know what....let's double check with the distributor expert. I just noticed 'max' in front of the word wedge I'd hate to steer ya wrong...
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413, 426, 440 are all RB engines
361, 383, 400 are all B engines
361, 383, 400 are all B engines
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Yep, max wedge or not, it will fit (a 440). Anybody know for sure if it would fit an old 426 hemi? (I "think" it would fit that too)
Gen II 426 Hemi is an RB engine
Wonder if that dist is for transistorised ignition. can't see if those are the platinum short arm points, rotor in the way.
Found this on ebay. not mine.
https://www.ebay.com/p/MOPAR-1963-4...int-Cast-Iron-Distributor-2098582/13016134722
https://www.ebay.com/p/MOPAR-1963-4...int-Cast-Iron-Distributor-2098582/13016134722
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I think what is being considered is that distributor might be rare, not necessarily the best, but valuable to one of the "numbers matching" guys. I don't know about that, but you might check. You might be able to help someone with a numbers matching max wedge & buy a better/newer ignition setup for your car....everybody wins.
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Thank you
I'd probably say short arm points but @HALIFAXHOPS or @Dragon Slayer can say for sure I think. The part number is 2808870 for S A points. A set was for sale on ebay $90.
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Gentlemen,
The distributor shown in the eBay link looks to be an "oldie but goodie". It uses a copper crush washer to seal it to the block unlike the later units use a O-ring. The close up views of the points, in my opinion, the points are Standard Ignition "Blue Streak" as they were the only ones I've seen with the copper plating and had the largest contact surface area of any of the other commercial points of the day. Some of the other features included a small red wick that contained a lubricant to reduce rubbing block wear. Both sets of points were ventilated to keep them cool and reduce ozone build up due to the small arc generated by the "break" point set. Because i still use an original Prestolite dual point distributor in my GTX, I'm always looking for Blue Streak points....yes they're still available....just have to look for them. I have an NOS Prestolite dual point distributor for a spare that I bought years ago from Great Lakes NOS that just happens to match the build date of the car.....no its not for sale.
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The distributor shown in the eBay link looks to be an "oldie but goodie". It uses a copper crush washer to seal it to the block unlike the later units use a O-ring. The close up views of the points, in my opinion, the points are Standard Ignition "Blue Streak" as they were the only ones I've seen with the copper plating and had the largest contact surface area of any of the other commercial points of the day. Some of the other features included a small red wick that contained a lubricant to reduce rubbing block wear. Both sets of points were ventilated to keep them cool and reduce ozone build up due to the small arc generated by the "break" point set. Because i still use an original Prestolite dual point distributor in my GTX, I'm always looking for Blue Streak points....yes they're still available....just have to look for them. I have an NOS Prestolite dual point distributor for a spare that I bought years ago from Great Lakes NOS that just happens to match the build date of the car.....no its not for sale.
Bob Renton
Where's the copper plating and Blue Streak points?
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If you go to the eBay link on post #10 and expand it, you'll see the points close up. Blue Streak components were copper flash plated as well as a thin copper conductor in place along side the spring to increase the conductivity by reducing the resistance.
The pix of the other distributor that appears in post #12, appear to use either regular points, not blue streak, without the secondary copper conductor by the spring or the flash plating.
Personally given a choice and availablity, I'd pick the Blue Streak part plus they last longer....up to 2x longer than other brands.....just my opinion of course.
Bob Renton
If you go to the eBay link on post #10 and expand it, you'll see the points close up. Blue Streak components were copper flash plated as well as a thin copper conductor in place along side the spring to increase the conductivity by reducing the resistance.
The pix of the other distributor that appears in post #12, appear to use either regular points, not blue streak, without the secondary copper conductor by the spring or the flash plating.
Personally given a choice and availablity, I'd pick the Blue Streak part plus they last longer....up to 2x longer than other brands.....just my opinion of course.
Bob Renton
I see say the blind man. Thought you were talking about points in op's dist. so his uses stand points.
Thought there were only 3 pictures on ebay dist. Usually there's an > to say more pictures. Ebay must be making "improvements" again don't remember seeing that. Could be the google search on dist P/N and the google link that the ebay format is different.
U have to look up the number but if the box is right a very desirable distrib for a guy restoring his car. Those points in it look like factory. Hard to tell in place. Blue streak USUALLY are marked in the flat under the spring arm as blue streak cannot see in this picture. If you just want a dual point in your car list that one so it goes to someone that can use it for a restoration, you will easily recoup the cost of another one rebuilt. Looks nos to me in the pictures also. Think I have a guy looking for one also would have to check.
just a example of gm ones marked, should be mopar p/n
2421173 / CH 8
just a example of gm ones marked, should be mopar p/n
2421173 / CH 8
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