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Old Dec 24, 2021 | 01:58 PM
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Distributor shaft type?

Looking at upgrading to Petronix and not sure what type of distributor shaft I have? Round or D shape? Any can help me? I have web searched and forum searched. Now I need to be spoon fed
 
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Old Dec 24, 2021 | 07:50 PM
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Well, I'll bite. It is kind of D shaped at the top where the rotor goes on under the cap and it is round at the bottom where it goes thru two bushings and the drive gear gets attached with attaches to a hex shaft that drives the oil pump.

Clear as mud?
 
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Well, I'll bite. It is kind of D shaped at the top where the rotor goes on under the cap and it is round at the bottom where it goes thru two bushings and the drive gear gets attached with attaches to a hex shaft that drives the oil pump.

Clear as mud?

yep, exactly
 
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Did you use the distributor numbers to select the applicable Pertronix kit? The online tool worked great both times for me!
 
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Did you use the distributor numbers to select the applicable Pertronix kit? The online tool worked great both times for me!
I didn’t but summit said there was two different ones for my vehicle. I went with a round one
 
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Old Dec 27, 2021 | 09:11 AM
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I couldn't find a distributor number on my Loadamatic. I searched online until I found reviews for 223 sixes with Loadamatic and ordered that number. Worked great. I ordered through Summit and they knew which Flame Thrower coil I needed.
 
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so the distributor number is COAF054G local Napa said the distributor is a weird one that has a d shaft shock should have a notch.

the rotor would rotate a little on the shaft so I just bought a new distributor to relieve the headaches





 
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did you check with Pertronix with that number?
 
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All the distributor up until 1960 that I have seen are the D shape. After that if they changed I don't know.
It looks like your spring clip that secures the rotor is missing?
 
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