no i would use a Buick HEI or a modified chev dissy...
here in AUS the Holden 5ltr V8 dissy is the go..
Simon
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
To: buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net <buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, January 05, 1999 10:42 AM
Subject: distributors - Reply
>>Does anyone have any comments about the Mallory twin point distributors
>vs.
>>the stock Rover/P76 ones. I currently use a Rover/P76 distributor in my
>car,
>>fitted with an optical ignition kit (lumenition), but was wondering if
>the
>>Mallory would be any better.
>
>The Mallory dual point units are nice but they also make electronic
>versions (the Unilte series). As long as you want mechanical advance
>only, the price is reasonable. Vacuum advance adds $100 to the price.
>The advance curve is easily adjustable using the supplied key. If you
>go
>with a Unilite module, make sure that it gets 7 to 9 volts (use a ballast
>resister if necessary) and run resistor sparkplug wires (solid core wires
>will eventually kill the module).
>
>>Someone on the list mentioned that a Chev HEI distributor would fir the
>>Rover/Leyland engines. If this is the case, what is required to fit it?
>Are
>>there any issues with the oil pump nad distributor drive gear?
>
>I don't know about Rover/Leyland compatibility but the Buick 350
>HEI distributor is the one that fits the Buick 215. Use a Buick V6 hold
>down bolt for manifold clearance. The Chevy HEI will not fit. Dan
>Lagrou sells a rebuilt HEI distributor that uses a mix of Buick and Chevy
>
>parts to eliminate manifold/bolt clearance problems. If I recall
correctly,
>price is around $120. Be aware that GM makes dozens of HEI modules
>with different spark characteristics. Some are quite lazy but I'm sure
>the aftermarket can cure that.
>
>Later,
>Dan Jones
>
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