Fake TI distributor date and part number bands

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I wouldn't generalize what the hobby is "ok" with. On a Corvette the distributor tag is nearly impossible to see with all the ignition shielding around it. The tag to me is no different than a sticker you would replace. Vastly different from an alternator, starter, engine pad, etc.

As I recently learned from one of the distributor experts, there are plenty of ways to tell a real distributor from repro/service distributor and TI vs non TI. I had a few original distributors that did not have tags and I was able to ID exactly what they were from the advice I was given. Those who know, really know. Of course in my defense, I sold them as is without the tag because to me it added no value.

All that being said, I do not condone anyone throwing a repro TI tag on a non TI distributor or a service distributor or a repro distributor and claiming it to be other than what it actually is.

Best,
Dave