ENGINE SPECS

1957 Chevrolet 283 (185 hp) V8 Engine Distributor Specs

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Distributor part number: 1110890 (distributor rotates counter-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: 1-1/2 @ 400 RPM
    Full Advance: 14 @ 1850 RPM

    Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7-9
    Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Movement: 13-1/2 - 15-1/2
    Maximum Vacuum Advance Dist., Degrees: 11

1957 Chevrolet 283 (185 hp) V8 Engine Specs

1957 Chevrolet 283 (185 hp) V8 Engine Distributor Specs

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