Hey, it's Joe with Arizona POCA. In my opinion I have been satisfied with all the modifications to my 72 and have kept the original distributor but replaced the dual points with a Pertronics inductive unit. My problem is finding replacement rotors that fit. Every time I go to a parts counter, they want to sell me a rotor that has a base that is at least 1/2 inch too long. After shaving it to fit, and 1000 miles later the electrode of the Chinese part loosens and looks compleatly unreliable. The steadfast 351 hasn't let me down. I took one off a year ago and it wiggled around with 2 millimeters of play and the motor still ran.
Question 1: Did Autolite stop making these and if not, where can I get a dozen of them?
Question 2: Should I stop hanging on to the distributor and buy a $75 remanufactured late 70's electronic distributor with readily available caps and rotors?
I've never liked the idea of the high tech aftermarket units because many can leave you on the side of the road.
Recommendations welcome.
Thanks
Joe
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