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I have a 1937 Master (sports) sedan with a 216 I-6 and am in need of a distributor. My mechanic couldn't get it through his usual channels so now I'm tasked with the job. I have been calling around and checking online and haven't found anything (except for used ones, but can't find a mechanic who wants to refurb one either!)
I'm hoping a decent unused reproduction still exists somewhere.
I have tried: The Filling Station, Chevys of the 40s, Special Interest Autos, Rocky Mountain Relics, some others that seem like they don't exist anymore
Amazon and other sites have distributors which they claim fit this car, but my mechanic says nope.
Any good sources recommended for finding this part? Thanks!
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Check the parts for sale forum. I think Bruce recently listed one.
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I would be willing to bet thaqt there is nothing wrong with your present distributor. Modern mechanics do not understand older Chevroet distributors. The shaft up and down free movement is normal.
About the only poblem they had was locking up due to the greasr cup not being used,
Last edited by Chev Nut; 08/11/22 07:44 PM.
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The 1954 Master Parts book says the distributor should be a Delco 1110008.
If that's right, there's one on Ebay right now:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334529822796?hash=item4de388004c:g:rF0AAOSwkf9i9Tox
Pricey, but looks good.
Ole S Olson
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1110008 is for a 1939 but in the later years Chevrolet sold it as a replacemnent for 1937 and 1938,
Gene Schneider
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JeffW, I've sent you a privet message !
p.k.
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I've spent most of my money on Booze,Women and mechanical things. The rest I just Wasted........
Remember , I'm not Always Right. But I'm Never Wrong !
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Grease Monkey
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Thanks everyone for the great suggestions...PK, replied to your private message!
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