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Name that distributor

Posted By: clovis

Name that distributor - 03/11/19 10:12 PM

Looking for some help in ID’ing a distributor (one on the left). The one on the left has a W1218 printed on the side of it but a google search turns up nothing. I believe it is an MSD but didn’t know if it was an small block or big block. I think there is only a 1/8” difference between the two in the length under the mount. Any help with an actual part number would be great. Just looking to see what it is worth.

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Posted By: topside

Re: Name that distributor - 03/11/19 10:51 PM

I've seen units like that on Ebay; I think they're made in China, but I could be wrong.
Posted By: CMcAllister

Re: Name that distributor - 03/11/19 11:36 PM

MSDs are billet. That's a Chinese cast deal you can buy for $50. Shipped.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Chry...Electronic-Distributor-HEI-/252772764128
Posted By: AndyF

Re: Name that distributor - 03/12/19 05:13 AM

440Source used to sell a distributor that looked like that. They actually worked okay, just really ugly. I think there is an HEI setup inside that hump on the side.
Posted By: tubtar

Re: Name that distributor - 03/12/19 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by AndyF
440Source used to sell a distributor that looked like that. They actually worked okay, just really ugly. I think there is an HEI setup inside that hump on the side.


I think Davis ( DUI ) did something similar for other brands.........using HEI parts.
They may have done MoPar too , which wouldn't surprise me any more than a design being appropriated by a Chinese operation.
Posted By: tubtar

Re: Name that distributor - 03/12/19 12:40 PM

I had to look........most of the Davis stuff I see is traditional coil in cap HEI.
I swore I saw one with a side pod arrangement , but maybe it was someone else's.
Posted By: an8sec70cuda

Re: Name that distributor - 03/12/19 12:51 PM

That's not a DUI distributor, at least not the type I've seen. Those DUI hei distributors nearly need a hole in the hood to clear them. Absolutely the ugliest distributor made for a mopar.
Posted By: moparx

Re: Name that distributor - 03/12/19 02:43 PM

that is a $39.95 imported swap meet special. see 'em all the time. the hump on the side contains a GM four connector HEI module.
beer
Posted By: CMcAllister

Re: Name that distributor - 03/12/19 05:25 PM

To answer the OP's question, $35-40 on ebay if you pay the shipping.
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