1959 Buick 364 & 401 V8 Engine Specs: Distributor Specs

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Distributor part number [stamped on plate riveted to side of housing]: 1110936 & 1110949 (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:
   1110836: 1 @ 850;
   1110949: 1 @ 475
   Full Advance:
   1110936: 10 @ 1925;
   1119848: 13 @ 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

1959 Buick 364 (250 hp) V8 Engine Specs

1959 Buick 401 (325 hp) V8 Engine Specs

1959 Buick 364 & 401 V8 Engine Specs:
Distributor Specs

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Engine Tightening Specs

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Wheel Alignment Specs

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