1959 Chevrolet 283 (185 hp) V8 Engine Distributor Specs

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Distributor part number: 1110947 (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 @ 375 RPM
    Full Advance: 14 @ 1875 RPM
    Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7-9
    Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Movement: 15 - 16
    Maximum Vacuum Advance Dist., Degrees: 7-1/2

1959 Chevrolet 283 (185 hp) V8 Engine Specs

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