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Damien
07-11-2023, 01:48 AM
Hi all.

I'm rebuilding a Delco distributor and installing a Pertronix 1181 module at the same time and came across a couple of small issues.
Upon disassembly I found that it was missing the felt washer and oil well seal. I've managed find a felt washer on ebay but am struggling with the oil well seal. Do we know if this is being reproduced?

TIA.

SS427
07-11-2023, 02:07 AM
Try Paragon Corvette. They used to sell a complete rebuild kit for them.

67since67
07-11-2023, 02:24 AM
X2 0n Paragon, I bought this kit and some other distributor pieces from them about eight months ago.

cheveslakr
07-11-2023, 04:32 AM
That's nice to know, most are pretty crusty. I think that's the shaft you're using behind the CRC cap? It doesn't have the spiral oil groove that I see on some shafts, but couldn't tell you the rhyme or reason. It also appears to have a bit of wear, or at least a small groove which may not be of any concern.

Damien
07-11-2023, 06:30 AM
Thank you gents.

Tuna Joe
07-11-2023, 06:36 AM
ParagonCorvettes is no more.
Bought out by Corvette Central

olredalert
07-11-2023, 01:42 PM
ParagonCorvettes is no more.
Bought out by Corvette Central

----That was already bought out as well! This isn't good news for us gearheads!!!....Bill S

KevinW
07-12-2023, 02:13 AM
for my dist rebuild, I just used a plastic clear gallon milk jug and cut out a ring from a flat section :)

Damien
07-12-2023, 03:19 AM
for my dist rebuild, I just used a plastic clear gallon milk jug and cut out a ring from a flat section :)

I'm thinking the same thing given it's a $2 seal and it's $29 postage to Australia! Lol.

LT1vette
07-12-2023, 03:32 AM
ParagonCorvettes is no more.
Bought out by Corvette Central

That's a bit of a shock!! I was just there last month getting some parts. I THINK (?) the store is still open??

1967 4K
07-12-2023, 11:14 AM
Did the Camaro Central group from Ky. buy this corvette business your referring to?

Damien
07-30-2023, 08:50 PM
When all else fails...