1957 Buick 364 V8 Engine Specs: Distributor Specs

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Distributor part number [stamped on plate riveted to side of housing]: 1110870 (distributor rotates clockwise);

Cam Angle, degrees: 30

Breaker Point opening, Inch: Turn adjusting screw in (clockwise) until engine misfires. Then turn screw 1/2 turn in opposite direction

Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds.

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 19-23 Oz.

Centrifugal Advance: (degrees at RPM of distributor)
Advance starts 1 degrees @ 475
Full Advance: 13 degrees @ 1875

Vacuum Advance Data:
    Inches of vacuum to start plunger movement: 6.5 - 8.5
    Inches of vacuum for full plunger travel: 12 - 14
    Maximum vacuum advance, Dist. degrees: 9 - 10-1/2

1957 Buick 364 (250 hp) V8 Engine Specs

1957 Buick 364 (300 hp) V8 Engine Specs

1957 Buick 364 V8 Engine Specs:
Distributor Specs

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Starting Motor Specs

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