[FWDLK] FW: [FWDLK] 1957 Dodge Distributor

[David Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tony,

What is specifically wrong with your distributor that your mechanic says it
is un-repairable?

The shaft bushings are replaceable, and most of the other internal parts can
be replaced too.

Your distributor is physically interchangeable with any from a 1956/1957
315/325 Dodge Hemi or Poly. Other Mopar distributors of the time have
different shaft lengths, but the internals are all the same design. The main
differences are in the timing advance characteristics.

You could also convert to a modern Mopar Electronic distributor, but you
will need a shaft adapter to extend the length to fit your engine.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

-----Original Message-----
From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Tony Boatman
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 10:40 AM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] 1957 Dodge Distributor

Hi All,

My mechanic informs me that my 57 Dodge CRL (D-500 engine) needs a new
distributor, and he has been unable to locate one.  Can anyone tell me what
other years and models of Mopar distributors might work equally well?

Tony Boatman
57 Dodge
39 DeSoto

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