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tj2tens · 11-29-2016, 05:49 PM

This is an odd issue and having trouble figuring it out. I have a used Chevy 350 crate engine (block #10063606) and the distributor that came with it is model # 1111364. It has a weird bulb coming out of it and a electrical sensor of some kind. It has points, that's where I have a problem. I want to convert this over to electronic ignition.

However, at the end of the distributor it has a rectangle/squarish female slot with the corresponding male part at then end of the oil pump shaft. When trying to find a distributor to replace it no one has that type of connection.

With all the research I've done, some suggest the distributor is out of an early 70's bigger Chevy truck. And maybe the electronic sensor might be an over rev limiter.

sweetk30 · 11-29-2016, 10:36 PM

what about petronix conversion kit and reuse your dist and forget about whole new unit.

http://www.pertronix.com/

can buy them most any parts places or speed shops .

**Bob B.** · 11-30-2016, 05:20 AM

Looks like it fits '71-'72 350's in C-50/5500 medium duty trucks. The switch and fittings are for a governor. Can't use a regular small block distributor with the oil pump shaft you have, maybe the oil pump is different too? I am not sure. A Pertronix is a great idea if the distributor shaft is still tight.

There is a new one on Ebay right now:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/2708511...&ul_noapp=true

No connection to seller.

11-29-2016, 10:36 PM	#2
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Chevy 350 with odd distributor what about petronix conversion kit and reuse your dist and forget about whole new unit. http://www.pertronix.com/ can buy them most any parts places or speed shops . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

11-30-2016, 05:20 AM	#3
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,308	Re: Chevy 350 with odd distributor Looks like it fits '71-'72 350's in C-50/5500 medium duty trucks. The switch and fittings are for a governor. Can't use a regular small block distributor with the oil pump shaft you have, maybe the oil pump is different too? I am not sure. A Pertronix is a great idea if the distributor shaft is still tight. There is a new one on Ebay right now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/2708511...&ul_noapp=true No connection to seller. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

11-29-2016, 05:49 PM	#1
tj2tens Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1	Chevy 350 with odd distributor This is an odd issue and having trouble figuring it out. I have a used Chevy 350 crate engine (block #10063606) and the distributor that came with it is model # 1111364. It has a weird bulb coming out of it and a electrical sensor of some kind. It has points, that's where I have a problem. I want to convert this over to electronic ignition. However, at the end of the distributor it has a rectangle/squarish female slot with the corresponding male part at then end of the oil pump shaft. When trying to find a distributor to replace it no one has that type of connection. With all the research I've done, some suggest the distributor is out of an early 70's bigger Chevy truck. And maybe the electronic sensor might be an over rev limiter. Attached Images



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