140 hp distributor

[trebot]

Have an '86 3.0 140 hp. Service manual says either Delco or Prestolite distributor and they have different point gap settings. How can I tell which Distributor I have? Thanks, Kurt

 

[Fun Times]

If the distributor is not marked with a metal tag then you'll have to go buy the shape/design of the cap...Mostly the bottom side.

Old Merc cap part number 9459 = Delco, http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...uiser&_sacat=0

Old Merc cap part number 810827 = Prestolite http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...uiser&_sacat=0

Inside the following link is an image of a Delco installed with the cap on and removed, You'll have to click on the pdf's though,
http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engin...21#post4607721

http://forums.iboats.com/filedata/fetch?id=6997156

 

[wrench 3]

Also the Prestolite points attach with one screw but the Delco has two screws.

 

[Bt Doctur]

set a points system at .018 and you`ll be just fine

 

[Scott Danforth]

set a points system at .018 and you`ll be just fine

and if you dont have feeler gauges, thats a dollar bill folded over on itself twice (4 layers) or take a match book cover or manila file folder and fold it over once (2 layers)