I just got my two points type distributors for my twin 165's that have HEI's on now, one has the familiar screens on the bottom, one does not, other than that they are identical, did the early ones have no screens??
I just got my two points type distributors for my twin 165's that have HEI's on now, one has the familiar screens on the bottom, one does not, other than that they are identical, did the early ones have no screens??
No, there are no holes in the bottom of the housing for screens, it is solid. There is no provision for a vacuum advance either, so I's not automotive. I'll post pics when I get home.
No, there are no holes in the bottom of the housing for screens, it is solid. There is no provision for a vacuum advance either, so I's not automotive. I'll post pics when I get home.
Hmmmmm? I'm not seeing a vent anywhere. I found another vented one online. Unfortunately, the non vented one has better bushings, anyone know where to get a bushing seal kit? Thanks, MK
Re: Did early Mercruiser distributors not have thwe screens on the bottom??
It could just be my oldtimer's disease, but I seem to recall that the distributor cap of 60's era cars (eg my '64 Chevy SS 283) had a little metal lift window so you could adjust perhaps the dwell with the cap in place and engine running. Such a distributor wouldn't require a vented casting. - Grandad
