1111170 distributor markings
 

I have a 170 distributor which appears to be a low mile take off, I would like to know what the purple paint marking means???? Also there appears to be a J on the Vacuum unit. What would this mean aswell??? Thanks https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif

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vacuum unit marking

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One more of purple marking

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vacuum unit marking

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Are you sure that "J" is not a "4"...???

Many times the vacuum can was marked with the initial timing setting in crayon...4* is a common marking. I believe the purple paint is an inspection mark...other experts may chime in.

wilma

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According to Colvin, the paint stripe is to identify the distributor without having to read the number on it.

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Distributor Color Coding

Most distributors installed at a final engine assembly plant had a color code applied to the distributor housing. This was to enable engine assemblers to identify a distributor without reading the code numbers. In time, many of the paint codes wore off. Most Delco Remy blueprints call out these codes as paint spots.

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Great info...I checked our 1968 dated 170 and it has the purple paint mark....

wilma

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from what i've seen and have herd most of the solid lifter cars had the purple marking on the dist

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vacuum unit marking

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Are you sure that "J" is not a "4"...???

Many times the vacuum can was marked with the initial timing setting in crayon...4* is a common marking. I believe the purple paint is an inspection mark...other experts may chime in.

wilma

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Ah yes it does look like a ''4'' now that I look at it at another angle.

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The initial timing on the vac can makes alot of sense.

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Thanks for the help https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif. Can anyone tell me whats the going rate for this particular distributor???? This one does not have a date code close to the build date for my car, would like to get the correct date code. Thanks.