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06-27-2021, 02:09 AM
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SD distributor
Picked this up today from a Pontiac buddy who is selling off some parts he didn’t need. I know there’s good SD knowledge on this forum. Did they batch build these or are there multiple date codes for ‘73? This distributor came from a ‘73 SD that was totaled decades ago and then parted out.
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#2
06-27-2021, 09:50 AM
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Yes from what I’ve seen they were built in batches , I’ve seen a couple date codes. That’s a nice piece
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#3
06-27-2021, 09:55 PM
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Most SD455 engine parts were built in batches. Same with the Ram Air II parts.
We've only seen a few date codes on things like carburetors, distributors, exhaust manifolds and heads. Same with the blocks.
With the really limited production stuff like this, there is normally a larger 'acceptable' lag between production date code and build dates. It's expected. I suspect with the SD455 parts, the performance-guys at Pontiac were hurrying to get parts built and squirreled away before the GM brass slammed the door on them. Thank goodness! |
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#4
06-27-2021, 10:50 PM
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Can't really remember how to read date codes on distributors. Here are a couple of photos of the distributor out of my '73.
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#5
06-27-2021, 11:51 PM
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Very late 1972 built distributor
Decodes as 2 = 1972, L = December, 28 = 28th day.
It was a Thursday, in case you wondered. Diane Keaton was a guest on Johnny Carson. And Kim Il-song became president of North Korea. Last edited by Joe's Garage; 06-28-2021 at 12:03 AM. |
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#6
06-28-2021, 05:48 AM
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Nice! Still has the points shield. 
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06-28-2021, 08:48 AM
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