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by Douglas Gregg
Sun Jan 18, 2004 4:52 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) Early Dodge / DeSoto HEMIs
Topic: 276 poor spark- 331 dist/ electronic, or rebuild
Replies: 4
Views: 4666

That is a bummer that the 331 distributor shaft is longer. That seemed like at least part of my best option is down the tubes. Any chance that it could be made to fit? I know that is a bit of a reach but if it were just a little bit, it might be worth it.
Doug
by Douglas Gregg
Sun Jan 18, 2004 2:23 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) Early Dodge / DeSoto HEMIs
Topic: 276 poor spark- 331 dist/ electronic, or rebuild
Replies: 4
Views: 4666

276 poor spark- 331 dist/ electronic, or rebuild

Need help with a 6 Volt dual point autolite distributor 1AZ4002A, 9H757536 with worn bushings. The spark is poor, the timing bounces around, the points burn. Options: 1. buy a rebuilt distributor $300 2. buy a near new stationery engine dist from a 331 with only mechanical advance $40 3. Try to get ...
by Douglas Gregg
Sun Jan 18, 2004 9:52 am
Forum: Marine / Industrial Hemis
Topic: Distributor swap from a B52 starter 331 to a 276 Desoto
Replies: 0
Views: 5920

Distributor swap from a B52 starter 331 to a 276 Desoto

I have several questions about a dual point 54 Desoto distributor with a 6V positive grd system. Mine has worn bushings, burns points,and has weak spark, with timing that jumps around. It has mechanical and vacuum advance. Autolite 1AZ 4002A, 9H757536. Basically, I want to get the best spark with a ...