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Feb 16, 2011 7:45 pm
Feb 16, 2011 7:45 pm
Subject: Re: V12 Distributors
Hi Peter,
Unfortunately I have no info as to whether these particular distributors were used in other vehicles. 647KA & 647LA are the correct fitments. Years ago I bought an unused 647GB at an autojumble, which I believe was for a Leyland Cub. More recently I bought an unused 647FF, which is the opposite rotation to the 647GB. They both have vacuum advance, & I strongly suspect the only difference to those on the V12 will be the advance springs and associated weights. I'm hoping I can swap new parts into my units from these, eventually.
The guy who rebuilt my engine usually fits modern replacement distributors, but they look nothing like the original ones. From recollection the caps are bright red, so look dreadful, but I suppose originality is less important with V12 Le Mans replicas.
Incidentally, don't assume anything 647-- will do; I believe some Delco 4 sector distributors are also 647 models!
Laurence
Hi Peter,
Unfortunately I have no info as to whether these particular distributors were used in other vehicles. 647KA & 647LA are the correct fitments. Years ago I bought an unused 647GB at an autojumble, which I believe was for a Leyland Cub. More recently I bought an unused 647FF, which is the opposite rotation to the 647GB. They both have vacuum advance, & I strongly suspect the only difference to those on the V12 will be the advance springs and associated weights. I'm hoping I can swap new parts into my units from these, eventually.
The guy who rebuilt my engine usually fits modern replacement distributors, but they look nothing like the original ones. From recollection the caps are bright red, so look dreadful, but I suppose originality is less important with V12 Le Mans replicas.
Incidentally, don't assume anything 647-- will do; I believe some Delco 4 sector distributors are also 647 models!
Laurence