Re: Distributer questions 1948

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2010/10/30 9:01:08

The Delco distributor # provide by BdeB is what is on my car which originally used an Autolite as well. Delco vacuum canisters are much more common and I had two of the NORS Niehoff Delco replacements in my parts bin so I have a supply to last a lifetime. They may still be available from NAPA also. I have yet to see an Autolite for the 356" engine car on ebay so they must be very rare. As mentioned the advance curve is not to factory spec but I have not noticed any difference between the two. I felt really bad that the rebuilt one lasted such a short time. The diaphragm material in the rebuilt one was paper thin and simply ripped apart and I don't want that expense again simply for authenticity which no one will notice anyway.