New points distributor

[Turboomni]

Hey guys. I need a new dizzy and I would like to stay with points on my 440. Two lobes are worn down and I figure I would get another. I know they are out there and some really cheap,,almost too cheap. Also I have heard the advance curves are very aggressive with some of these. I don't know if that is a problem with my lower compression 440. Anyways I would like to know which brands you have used with good results. Not looking to go to electronic ignition at this time. Staying old school! Thanks.

 

[Big_John]

I did a quick search for a NOS distributor cam on Ebay and spotted this.

NOS Mopar 1969 Dodge truck 383 distributor shaft governor & cam

The shaft will be shorter, but just swap with your old one.

Search around for new or good used distributor cam.

 

[Turboomni]

Thanks for the reply Big John. I think I also may have slop in the bushings too in the housing and was thinking of getting a whole new unit. I will look further into what you posted.

 

[Big_John]

1960s 1970s Distributor Bushing NOS MoPar Cuda Fury 300 Dart Coronet New Yorker

Why don't you post a wanted ad here. There's probably a bunch of guys on here with points distributors that they've yanked out of their cars and would sell cheap. Good used OEM is always better than new Chinese.

 

[e-440]

New point distributors are a thing of the past. Ebay or good used are about your only options.

 

[Turboomni]

Thanks guys,, I found this so far

413 426 440 REMAN DISTRIBUTOR mopar dodge plymouth 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 30-3816

It says all the way up to 1969 440 but I assume it will work fine on my 71 440 since it has been running points.

 

[e-440]

I actually have bought have bought a couple of them to put on the shelf. They may be supposedly rebuilt but the point rubbing block is still original and will show wear. Save your effort and switch to electronic ignition and don't look back. Check out Performance Distributor, there Tri power distributor. Good stuff.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

As long as you can still get the gap/dwell adjustment and no side to side wobble, some wear on the peaks should not be a problem.

 

[Turboomni]

Well I am going on the advice of the person that checked the whole car over for me. He said the dwell angle on 2 cylinders is off as two lobes are very worn. Bushings are abit worn too.
Thanks for all the info guys. I was thinking Pertronix too but if I can keep the points I will.

 

[Turboomni]

1960s 1970s Distributor Bushing NOS MoPar Cuda Fury 300 Dart Coronet New Yorker

Why don't you post a wanted ad here. There's probably a bunch of guys on here with points distributors that they've yanked out of their cars and would sell cheap. Good used OEM is always better than new Chinese.

Good idea John thanks I will look into that too.

 

[traintech55]

New point distributors are a thing of the past. Ebay or good used are about your only options.

Hate to say it, but I got a fantastic rebuilt one from Autozone for my 300.

 

[Turboomni]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

How much was it Traintech? And what brand?

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Well I am going on the advice of the person that checked the whole car over for me. He said the dwell angle on 2 cylinders is off as two lobes are very worn. Bushings are abit worn too.
Thanks for all the info guys. I was thinking Pertronix too but if I can keep the points I will.

Probably better off getting a different one since worn irregular.

 

[traintech55]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

How much was it Traintech? And what brand?

I got mine 5 years ago so the price would be different. I checked this morning and the one for my 383 is still available, remanufactured by Cardone, # 30-3817, price $37.99 before tax.

 

[traintech55]

I double checked the dist. for a 440, part number 30-3816, same price $37.99 before tax.

 

[Turboomni]

Thank you traintech for that ,,I do appreciate your time and will check into this.

 

[traintech55]

Thank you traintech for that ,,I do appreciate your time and will check into this.

Your Welcome. I have not had any problems with the one I have.

 

[Turboomni]

Going to order one up today

 

[Wollfen]

Here is a link to all the different places you can get them plus prices, hope it helps, cheers,

A1 Cardone 30-3816 Distributor | Frugal Mechanic

 

[Turboomni]

Thanks Wolf for that. I ordered mine at AutoZone for 37 bucks. Should be in in a few days. Amazing the price range different outlets charge,,,,