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Re: What other distributors will fit the 215?

To: Wake074@aol.com
Subject: Re: What other distributors will fit the 215?
From: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 18:46:07 -0400
Cc: mhartwig@midsouth.rr.com, mgb-v8@autox.team.net
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Reply-to: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Sender: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net
For a year or so I ran an HEI dizzy from a Buick 350, 1978? in my 215. Just
bolted in, no change to drive gear or anything else, so I would guess that any
Buick small block v8 points dizzy would fit.

D & D lists a rebuilt dizzy with cap, points, rotor, condenser, vac advance for
$75.00.

Jim Stuart



Wake074@aol.com wrote:

> Mike,
>
> That is odd, as I purchased my rebuilt distributor at the local Advance
> Autoparts, for less than 50 bucks, no core.  It included points, but didn't
> have a cap or rotor.  If you'd like, I think I may still have the box at the
> house that has the AAP number on it.  Let me know if you'd like the number,
> and I'll post it tonight.
>
> Glenn
> http://members.aol.com/wake074/mgbv8.html
>
> In a message dated 6/20/00 1:45:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> mhartwig@midsouth.rr.com writes:
>
> << I can't believe that none of the local parts stores (Napa, Autozone,
>  and Advanced) and even the buick dealer cannot get me a 215
>  distributor.  Will any of the other engine sizes fit?  (300, etc)  I
>  also need the distributor drive gears.  Anyone have a source for that?
>  I imagine that D&D would have them, but I want to compare prices
>  first.   I'd rather not go with a Mallory, because as soon as the
>  engine is running well, i'm going to crank triggered, direct ignition.
>
>  Thanks
>  Mike >>


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