C2 Distributor judging...hole, no hole

[Jim V.]

Confused as usual...tach drive distributer with part no. 1111196 (67 350hp) and 5B7 (Feb 7, 1965) date. Hummm....67 application with a 65 build date??????? No comprendo!... Any theories...?

Also, 1965 JM states originals did not have a HOLE in the casting opposite the tack drive. This one does... Hole no hole...what's the deal? When did the casting hole come in?

Thanks
JimV

[Craig S.]

Re: C2 Distributor judging...hole, no hole

I would guess the casting is from a later year since it has the hole, or has been modified. The band was probaby a repro band someone gave the P/N and date code.....and voila.....there you go!....Craig

[Mark #28455]

somebody drilled a hole

very common especially before numbers mattered to drill a hole like the later ones and insert a bushing to limit wear on the inside of the case.

[William C.]

Re: somebody drilled a hole

Hole apperaed around 1972.

[Jim V.]

Re: C2 Distributor judging...hole, no hole

Thanks Craig, but wouldn't make sense in this application, since the car is a 65 SHP...why resto a 67 band on it? Anyhow, who knows?

I can hear the cringing, but anybody ever epoxy over the hole?

Thanks!
JimV

[Wayne K.]

Re: C2 Distributor judging...hole, no hole

Jim,

I recall reading JB Weld works.

Wayne

[Craig S.]

Re: C2 Distributor judging...hole, no hole

I was thinking someone resto'ed it for a 67, but later stuck it in your 65.....hard to say, but doubtful original.......Craig