Re: [FWDLK] distributors for a 361 V-8

[Roger & Janet van Hoy <vanhilla@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The MoPar number for the '61 Chrysler 361 2v distributor is 2095530.  The
Specs are:  centrifugal advance starts @490 rpm, max 10 deg @2300 rpm.
Vacuum advance starts @ 7.4", max at 15", 10 degrees max.

The original 1BP4005 specs: centrifugal advance starts @425 rpm, max 10 deg
@2000 rpm.  Vacuum advance starts @ 8", max @17.5", 13 degrees max.

--Roger van Hoy, Washougal, WA, '58 DeSoto, '55 DeSoto, '42 DeSoto, '41
Dodge, '66 Plymouth, '81 Imperial


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bryan Scott" <scott1990@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 5:53 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] distributors for a 361 V-8


> Hi all!
>
> I've been doing research to find the proper electronic distributor
> conversion kit for my 1958 Fireflight with a 361 V-8.  Thanks to your
> previous help, I have good leads, but it seems very hard to get a
commitment
> from the dealers that their product is the proper fit for a 1958 361 V-8.
> The closest I've come is for a kit that includes a new distributor, but
> they'll only attest that it fits a Chrysler 361 that is 1962 or later.
Does
> anyone know for a fact that a factory distributor for a 1962 (or later)
361
> will also work in my 58?  The product can be seen at
> www.bouchillonperformance.com
> Thanks once again for all your help!
>
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