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DavidG · 12-12-2023, 08:54 PM

No way! The slot in the front of the camshaft is offset and as a result the distributor will only fit one way and that is not also 180 degrees opposite. That's a surefire way to break the ears off the distributor housing when you attempt to tighten the three bolts attaching the distributor to the timing gear cover.

12-12-2023, 08:54 PM	#17
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,670	Re: Anyone know if a NOS remanufactured distributor is a bolt on No way! The slot in the front of the camshaft is offset and as a result the distributor will only fit one way and that is not also 180 degrees opposite. That's a surefire way to break the ears off the distributor housing when you attempt to tighten the three bolts attaching the distributor to the timing gear cover.