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Re: 1970 GT6+ Distributor.

To: Barry Schwartz <Bschwartz@encad.com>
Subject: Re: 1970 GT6+ Distributor.
From: Martin Libhart <mlibhart@feist.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 09:36:47 -0600
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <19970226152243555.AAA230@eng-bschwartz>
Barry Schwartz wrote:
> 
> > I have a 1970 GT6+ which is also known as a MKII (6 cylinder 2.0L).  I
> > need a distributor or vacume advance unit for it.  < snip >
> ******************************************
> Howard,
> Had the same problem on mine, the vacuum (retard) diaphram goes sour.  No
> source I know of to replace - but you can use the body off a Spitfire MK3/4
> with the vernier adjustment, vacuum (advance) and replace the shaft (lobes)
> with a six cylinder unit and have a usable dist. with advance!  (or find a
> good one on another GT6 but good luck).  Someone on the list I believe still
> had a couple of  NOS retard units for these distributors but a little pricy
> for me -
> 
> Barry Schwartz
> Bschwartz@encad.com  (San Diego)
> 72-V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
> 70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
> 70 Spitfire (project on hold for now)
> 
Barry, you are correct. Hal Rogers in Bossier City, LA (H.D. Rogers &
Sons) had two or three - I bought one.  They were a little pricy, but I
couldn't resist an NOS unit, still bright and shiny and in the original
Delco box.
 
Martin Libhart
1972 TR6 (driver)
1970 Spitfire Mk.3 (under restoration)

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