Trying to identify this late 50s Chrysler distributor...

[odcics2]

Found it in the garage, digging around the other day, looking for something else!
Cast iron dual point, vac advance, part number is 1779936. NOT a Prestolite, but Autolite!

Any ideas of the application? What engine?

Thanks.

 

[Big_John]

1957?

 

[Davea Lux]

Found it in the garage, digging around the other day, looking for something else!
Cast iron dual point, vac advance, part number is 1779936. NOT a Prestolite, but Autolite!

Any ideas of the application? What engine?

Thanks.

There were dual point distributors offered for 392 hemi, 350 and 361 big block, 383, 413, and other older hemi engines. Quite a few to choose from. Dual points were mostly used on engines in the high performance area with dual carbs. I no longer have a distributor book that goes back that far. The one I have goes back to 1958 and judging by the dist number, yours is older than that. I am thinking a mid '50's hemi.

Dave

 

[4spd300J]

That part number doesn't appear in the 55 thru 58 parts manual. What is the Autolite number on the tag?

 

[LeBaron1973]

Looking on 1956-59 Ignition/Distributor Condenser with Ribbon Lead-Mopar NORS 1692794 • $16.95

It's listed as a 1957 unit.
Vendor is national moparts on Ebay.

Hope this helps

 

[halifaxhops]

Probably a solar spark, have the IB?/ IAG? number prob have it in a book to help you and a pic also.

 

[odcics2]

Yes, it's a "Solar Spark"
IBS-4005

Any help appreciated, guys.

Here's a few pics from a similar looking dist. off ebay. Mine has the same red-silver tag. Same vac advance and side oiler.

 

[Furyman]

Looking on 1956-59 Ignition/Distributor Condenser with Ribbon Lead-Mopar NORS 1692794 • $16.95

It's listed as a 1957 unit.
Vendor is national moparts on Ebay.

Hope this helps

That's me lol.

It's a goodie. 1957 Dodge D500- 1 with 2 4bbls !

 

[Furyman]

Yes, it's a "Solar Spark"
IBS-4005

Any help appreciated, guys.

Here's a few pics from a similar looking dist. off ebay. Mine has the same red-silver tag. Same vac advance and side oiler.
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This one is a 56 Plymouth P-27 and Dodge D55-1 & D-55-2

 

[odcics2]

What's it worth? (Need $$ for my car resto)
Spins freely, has surface rust on the housing.
I can post pics tomorrow.

 

[odcics2]

This one is a 56 Plymouth P-27 and Dodge D55-1 & D-55-2

So, being a dual point, is it for a dual quad engine?
What size?

Here's a few pics.

 

[halifaxhops]

He nailed it small block

 

[odcics2]

He nailed it small block

Value? What c.i. engines?
As you can see, I know NOTHING about MoPars before I was born!
Plan to put on the local craigslist at a fair price.

THANKS!

 

[Furyman]

Value? What c.i. engines?
As you can see, I know NOTHING about MoPars before I was born!
Plan to put on the local craigslist at a fair price.

THANKS!

Best thing is to e bay the D500 distributor....worth lots to the right guy. The standard 57 Dodge performance engine was the 325 poly with a 4 bbl. The dual quad was a 325 Hemi...pretty rare. Craigslist would be a waste of time.....try the Forward Look website.

 

[halifaxhops]

I would put it on there for 75 and see what happens I ask 175 for them rebuilt and parts suck to find. Forward look guys have their parts from my expieriances with them.

 

[halifaxhops]

Looking at it to rebuild at a minimum two inside leads, a new advance plate grounding strap, points/cond and you never know if you can free up the advance plate ball bearings so that gives you a idea of the condition.

 

[halifaxhops]

Might want to send him a message.
WANTED - chrysler 57/8 parts

 

[Furyman]

I would put it on there for 75 and see what happens I ask 175 for them rebuilt and parts suck to find. Forward look guys have their parts from my expieriances with them.

I would think $100 or less is a gift for a 57 D500 Hemi. Fair would be $200 to $250, bend over would be $400 to $500. Second gen 426 Hemi dual point cores are running $400 to $500. I would buy dual point cores all day long for $75 !

 

[odcics2]

I would think $100 or less is a gift for a 57 D500 Hemi. Fair would be $200 to $250, bend over would be $400 to $500. Second gen 426 Hemi dual point cores are running $400 to $500. I would buy dual point cores all day long for $75 !

But what is mine worth? (Chrysler #1779936)
Is it for a D-500?

 

[marty mopar]

IBS 4005 does appear in my Autolite parts catalog dated 1960

1957 D500


that is the ONLY application shown for it

I have MOPAR parts books from 1929 to 2012 car/truck
and Autolite plus other vendor books that include Mopar parts
plus superseded # Mopar part books for cross reference. About 500 pounds
of part books....a small nightmare indeed!