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Jul 11, 2011 | 09:51 PM

spongecop

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Some Parts Help Please

I need some assistance with a couple misc. parts please: My truck has factory a/c if it matters. Stock 300

Alternator: what amp alternator came on my truck - 60? The reman on it now does not have any markings but it does have the two prong plug that has the tines perpendicular to each other on top.
Distributor O-ring: Have not been able to fine one for the 300. Many places list the V8 distributor part. Does this distributor have an o-ring, or is the gasket at the hold down?

Gracias,

Jul 11, 2011 | 10:28 PM

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I need some assistance with a couple misc. parts please: My truck has factory a/c if it matters. Stock 300

Alternator: what amp alternator came on my truck - 60?

Either 40, 60 or 70.

Since you have AC, 60 or 70.

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Distributor O-ring: Have not been able to fine one for the 300. Many places list the V8 distributor part. Does this distributor have an o-ring, or is the gasket at the hold down?

E3TZ-12143-AMR "O" RING (SEAL) Fits 1980/ 6 cyl 300 cid engines.Not available separately, serviced only in 12127 distributor assembly.

Your only hope is aftermarket; I would first try NAPA, then Car Quest, then a speed shop. Failing that, go online to maybe Summit Racing, maybe eBay.

Failing that, a hardware store.

Jul 11, 2011 | 10:31 PM

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I wonder if the V8 o-ring is similar in diameter?

Jul 11, 2011 | 10:39 PM

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I have no idea; they have different part numbers but no measurements.

Jul 11, 2011 | 10:48 PM

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I just noticed something.....

The part number of the O-Ring that fits ALL (up to 1989 at least) 8-cyl engines is B9TF-12143-A.

B9..... This part has remained the same since 1959.....

Jul 11, 2011 | 11:02 PM

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Boggles the mind why its not available.

Jul 11, 2011 | 11:06 PM

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I just noticed something.....

The part number of the O-Ring that fits ALL (up to 1989 at least) 8-cyl engines is B9TF-12143-A.

B9..... This part has remained the same since 1959.....

Yet the dist itself varies between different engines......
Must be the length only, since the OD of the housing where it meets the intake *must* be the same, if the o-ring/seal is the same.
Very interesting......