Distributor info, auto-zone

[slpcamaross97]

My distributor bushing went bad in my org piece, Im a big ac delco fan but, they no longer make a complete distributor, MSD prices is really high. I can get a auto-zone one for 90bucks....

So Is their a problem with running the auto zone one. (going to swap my acdelco module.) ?

second question is My GM parts cattlog has two different part numbers for the 4.3s. IS their a difference in distributor from year to year and from turbo 4.3 to the non turbo 4.3?

 

[cloneman315]

Re: Distributor info, auto-zone

no the autozone works very well!!

 

[El_Jeffe]

Re: Distributor info, auto-zone

My distributor bushing went bad in my org piece, Im a big ac delco fan but, they no longer make a complete distributor, MSD prices is really high. I can get a auto-zone one for 90bucks....

So Is their a problem with running the auto zone one. (going to swap my acdelco module.) ?

second question is My GM parts cattlog has two different part numbers for the 4.3s. IS their a difference in distributor from year to year and from turbo 4.3 to the non turbo 4.3?

I am running an Autozone unit in mine now but I picked up RF noise in radio after the swap. The RF noise was not there before the change but I have not had a chance to check for loose grounds so I can't say for sure the distributor caused it. Anyone else pick up noise after a dist. swap? Truck runs fine though.

 

[cloneman315]

Re: Distributor info, auto-zone

I know a few guys as well as myself that have tried these with no problems.many times it will clear up a rough idle also

 

[slpcamaross97]

Re: Distributor info, auto-zone

Good to know. Pick mine up tomorrow then.

so guessing their is no difference in dist. for a Trubo truck VS a Stock N/A 4.3

 

[BoostedSUV]

Re: Distributor info, auto-zone

Good to know. Pick mine up tomorrow then.

so guessing their is no difference in dist. for a Trubo truck VS a Stock N/A 4.3

pretty sure there's no difference...

 

[Don W.]

Re: Distributor info, auto-zone

Believe it or not I replaced mine and, long story short, it was "out of phase." Look at these two dist:

Look at the placement of the stator (correct word?). the one on the left is wrong.

I prolly got the only one ever made wrong. Just make sure when the inductor is lined up that the rotor is pointing to a cyl. Hope that made sense... You can bet I'll now look at every one I ever see again. :rotf:

 

[Raist103]

Re: Distributor info, auto-zone

nice info ill be picking one up this weekend.

 

[Ty 1885]

Re: Distributor info, auto-zone

You can also a brand new one from ebay for like $110

 

[slpcamaross97]

Re: Distributor info, auto-zone

I hate auto zone, BUT life time warr, and its a big pain to replace the bushing in stock. ill just run with the aftermarket. Got it now but now got to install it. looks like a PAIN. any tips.? also what should the timing be set to?

 

[slpcamaross97]

Re: Distributor info, auto-zone

You don't / can't replace the bushings. You replace the housing that comes with the bushings already installed. About $60.00 from the dealer.

Oh, well to late and plus, once you factor in a few more parts its over the 90 bucks for a reman. plus i woudl have to factor in my time to rebuild. just easy to replace with reman

 

[Daron]

Re: Distributor info, auto-zone

been running an autozone dist. for eons. Since they have a lifetime warranty I just swap them out when I want a new one.