I would like to add one more comment. After ripping apart a relatively new
distributor - don't ask me why - I found the advance palte to be quite worn
and grooved. Check that out also.
'66 Mike from NYC
----- Original Message -----
From: Thomas Walter <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
To: Damian Hall <HALLJD@pictou.nscc.ns.ca>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: Solex engined cars
> Damian,
>
> I'll post the Distributor FAQ.
>
> As to what Distributor you have, you need to remove the
> breaker plate (where the points are mounted on), and
> look at the centrifugal advance cam. It should have either
> "7.5" or "17.5" stamped on it.
>
> The "7.5" being the '67 distributor
>
> The "17.5" being the USA smog distributor ('68-'70).
>
> The FAQ should answer the rest of your questions. On the 67.5
> 2000 the Solex and SU cars used the same distributor, but no
> vacuum advance hookup on the solex models.
>
> The different camshaft (SU vs. Solex) was the reason for
> setting 16BTDC (SU) or 20 BTDC (Solex) on the timing.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tom Walter '68 2000
> Austin, TX
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