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Anyone know the correct color for the 70 tach drive distributor.........the body of it.........
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[QUOTE=Fairlane514]Anyone know the correct color for the 70 tach drive distributor.........the body of it.........[/QUOTE] If you're refering to the cap color.........it's black.
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[QUOTE=Fairlane514]Anyone know the correct color for the 70 tach drive distributor.........the body of it.........[/QUOTE] The gear drive piece is brass. That's internal.....If that's what you're refering to.
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I'm talking about the body.............just above the shaft it looks like there are some remains of black paint along with surface rust. I am cleaning it up and then painting it.
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I see the link is to HEI.
Just curious, is converting from my stock to HEI worth it?
Just curious, is converting from my stock to HEI worth it?
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Definitely yes. Higher spark voltage. No points to wear out and adjust. Better performance, plugs last longer, better fuel economy....need I go on............. corvette440hp 2008-04-19 10:31:59
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[QUOTE=steves74]I see the link is to HEI.
Just curious, is converting from my stock to HEI worth it? [/QUOTE]
Just curious, is converting from my stock to HEI worth it? [/QUOTE]
Unless you want to go for NCRS or Bloomington Gold and need to keep it original, I agree with Larry.
I converted my 72 last year and am very pleased. It starts quicker, idles better and just seems to run smoother.
Gas mileage has improved also.
Gas mileage has improved also.The only problem is that I wanted to keep the stock look with the ignition shielding so I also ordered the 75 chrome cover because the HEI is larger.
The larger chrome cover will not clear the original air cleaner.
I'm going to try and modify it somehow and make it fit. 
Maybe someone else has had this same problem and has come up with a solution.
I'm going to try and modify it somehow and make it fit. Maybe someone else has had this same problem and has come up with a solution.Dean
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The original distributer would be a natural, cast iron body...
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Thanks for answering my original question! 
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