Assuming you still have the original distributor, can't you just
measure both with a micrometer? (Shaft length, diameter, lug
thickness, offset etc)
On 23-Jul-09, at 11:49 AM, triumphs-request@autox.team.net wrote:
> From: Steve Smith <dogzbody1@yahoo.com>
> Date: July 23, 2009 11:39:02 AM MDT (CA)
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: [TR] TR6 distributor physical fit (pi vs carb)
>
>
> Hi all
>
> I have an early US spec TR6 (CC) with carbs. I was in recent years
> based in the UK and collected a few TR bits including a rebuilt TR6
> PI distributor - off a 1973 car. The distrbutor body looks exactly
> the same as my carb dixxy but I cannot get the PI dizzy to fit.
> The central shaft on the PI dizzy seems ever so slightly longer but
> not enough to preveent the two tabs on the bottom from engaging.
> The rebuild was carried out by a reputable firm (H&H Ignition) so
> I'm sure all the right parts were used.
>
> I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong or if the two parts are
> not interchangeable. I can push with more confidence if you guys
> tell me the parts are physically the same the but I need to know
> that before I go to town as it were.
>
> I am at the same time installing a Revotec fan kit made especially
> for the TR6, it is a superb custom fit, I'll report on that as soon
> as I'm done with the install. It will be nice to contribute to the
> list for once!
>
> thanks and best wishes
> Steve
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