1960 Buick 364 & 401 V8 Engine Specs: Distributor Specs

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Distributor part number [stamped on plate riveted to side of housing]: 1110961, 1110962, 1110963 (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:
    1110961: 1 @ 550;
    1110962: 1 @ 550;
    1110963: 1 @ 450
  Full Advance:
    1110961: 11 @ 1900;
    1110962: 11 @ 1900;
    1110963: 13 @ 1875

Vacuum Advance Data:
  Inches of vacuum to start plunger movement:
    1110961: 8-10;
    1110962: 6.5-8.5;
    1110963: 6.5-8.5
  Inches of vacuum for full plunger travel: 12 - 14
    Maximum vacuum advance, Dist. degrees:
    1110961: 8-3/4;
    1110962: 8-1/2;
    1110963: 8-1/2

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