If these were a "factory" unit for 2.8/3.1/3.4 - what cars to check at the wreckers for these??



The pickups are Delco D1907




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[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 09-07-2011).]

quote Originally posted by fierosound:

The pickup in the picture is for a V8 engine. Count the pole points on it.

Oops. Obviously the Cardone distributor has a reluctor with 6 points like this.



STLL - anyone know what GM has this for the 2.8/3.1/3.4?
Or is this a Cardone improvement during their remanufacturing?

[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 09-07-2011).]

More here: http://www.pontiacperforman...es/Dist_Upgrade.html

I forgot who's idea it was, sorry, but they suggested that one should unplug the two wire connector from the inside of the distributor. Give it a couple of twists, then reconnect it. This shortens the length of the wire and it will never get in the way of spinning parts, or pinched underneath the edge of the cap when it is put back on .

Exellent idea. This was just a good place to bring this back up. Look at the photo just above here at where the green and white wires are.
-Joe

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Are you needing a new distributor cause I'm going to dis this next month

I think Chevy S-10s have them.

My son's 95 S10 4.3W had one on it. Not sure if it was original or not but yeah it had the star and points.

The original design for the 2.8 distributor works. I don't think you will find any performance difference between the two. I am not sure if you will find any reliability difference either.

Replacement pick up coils should last as long as originals. Do make sure the wires do NOT get pinched or they WILL fail after some time. That is the same on the star and points design and also the rusty prong design.

Twisted pick up leads to keep them out of the way of the cap. The metal connector inside the plastic shell of the connector can be released using a paperclip. Twist the two together and then slip the metal connector back into the shell making sure it clicks in place.

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phonedawgz,

I thinking it was your tip. Thanks for sharing it.
-Joe

Does the Cardone distributor from Advanced Auto come with the cap and rotor?

LOL NIce timing. I've got one of those six-pointed-star distributors in my car but it came from the junkyard. I think it was $20. From an '85-or-so Pontiac 6000 if I remember right. Cleaned up nice and gave it a new pickup coil and module. Gotta love junkyard engineering.

But does the one for AutoZone come with the cap and rotor??

quote Originally posted by Bruce: But does the one for AutoZone come with the cap and rotor??

If their website is to be believed, it looks like it does not come with cap and rotor. Wouldn't hurt to call them and ask.

Autozone can get MSD cap and rotor fora 4.3 for $27, it fits and functions perfect on the 2.8.

Are there any wiring changes that have to be made, or will the Cardone fit in without any adaptations?

It should work perfectly without any modification. It'll come ready to install with a new module, pickup coil and O-ring. Remember to lube the gear and O-ring with oil before installing it (probably even better would be to use assembly lube).

If you were just re-installing the old distributor, you'd mark the base of it and the engine block to insure it goes back in the correct place. Obviously, a new distributor won't have the mark. Hint - Mark the engine block where the casting seam is on the side of the distributor base, and install the new distributor with the casting seam lined up with the mark (it'll be to the left of the hold-down mounting bolt). Check your timing afterward with the timing light.

quote Originally posted by Bruce: But does the one for AutoZone come with the cap and rotor??

When I replaced mine, it only came as the one in the picture above is shown. You'll have to supply your own hardware normally, or buy new. They had it all in stock, though.

I followed up on my question, and the Advance Auto rep informed me that the distributor comes with the cap and rotor. $139, +10 core charge, + free shipping, + 10% discount.
I'm not certain why the Fiero Shop charges $169, + $50 core charge, and applicable shipping; but I'll go with Advance for now.