I just pick up flea market distributors with tight shafts for $5
or $10 and do a rebuild which is basically parts swapping. Model
numbers are not critical as long as housing is the same.
Mike L
60A,67E,59Bug,74TR6
----- Original Message -----
From: William Maslin <cwrm4@yahoo.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: December 3, 2002 2:49 PM
Subject: Autozone Distributors/Distributor Rebuilds
> The wobble in the shaft on my 100k+ mi distributor is
> starting to get to the point where my car misses a
> good bit with points installed (though still passable
> with the Pertronix installed). However, I think it may
> be time for a rebuilt unit.
>
> TRF wants $399 for a rebuilt distributor. Autozone can
> supply one (an "A-1 Lucas Distributor part no 31-409")
> for $169 + $50 core with a 1 yr warranty.
>
> Has anyone purchased one from Autozone, or can anyone
> explain to me why TRF wants more than double their
> price? And how difficult/costly is it if I was to
> tackle the rebuild myself?
>
> Thanks,
>
> William
> '74 TR6 Carmine
>
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