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2qwik2c
05-19-2009, 03:03 AM
I have a 170 distributor which appears to be a low mile take off, I would like to know what the purple paint marking means???? Also there appears to be a J on the Vacuum unit. What would this mean aswell??? Thanks http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
2qwik2c
05-19-2009, 03:06 AM
vacuum unit marking
2qwik2c
05-19-2009, 03:08 AM
One more of purple marking
WILMASBOYL78
05-19-2009, 06:33 PM
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vacuum unit marking

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Are you sure that "J" is not a "4"...???

Many times the vacuum can was marked with the initial timing setting in crayon...4* is a common marking. I believe the purple paint is an inspection mark...other experts may chime in.

wilma
John Brown
05-19-2009, 08:07 PM
According to Colvin, the paint stripe is to identify the distributor without having to read the number on it.

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Distributor Color Coding

Most distributors installed at a final engine assembly plant had a color code applied to the distributor housing. This was to enable engine assemblers to identify a distributor without reading the code numbers. In time, many of the paint codes wore off. Most Delco Remy blueprints call out these codes as paint spots.

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WILMASBOYL78
05-19-2009, 08:35 PM
Great info...I checked our 1968 dated 170 and it has the purple paint mark....

wilma
rare4k
05-20-2009, 12:59 AM
from what i've seen and have herd most of the solid lifter cars had the purple marking on the dist
2qwik2c
05-20-2009, 03:39 AM
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vacuum unit marking

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Are you sure that "J" is not a "4"...???

Many times the vacuum can was marked with the initial timing setting in crayon...4* is a common marking. I believe the purple paint is an inspection mark...other experts may chime in.

wilma

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Ah yes it does look like a ''4'' now that I look at it at another angle.
firstgenaddict
05-20-2009, 04:17 AM
The initial timing on the vac can makes alot of sense.
2qwik2c
05-30-2009, 08:46 PM
Thanks for the help http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif. Can anyone tell me whats the going rate for this particular distributor???? This one does not have a date code close to the build date for my car, would like to get the correct date code. Thanks.