1958 Chevrolet 283 (185 hp) V8 Engine Distributor Specs

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Distributor part number: 1110920; 1110915 (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: 1110920: 1 @ 375 RPM; 1110915: 1-1/2 @ 400 RPM
    Full Advance: 1110920: 14 @ 1875 RPM; 110915: 14 @ 1850 RPM
    Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 1110920: 7-9; 1110915: 3-3/4 - 5-3/4
    Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Movement: 1110920: 15 - 16; 1110915: 13-15
    Maximum Vacuum Advance Dist., Degrees: 1110920: 7-1/2; 1110915: 12

1958 Chevrolet 283 (185 hp) V8 Engine Specs

1958 Chevrolet 283 (185hp) V8 Engine Distributor Specs

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