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jasonhillpdx 08-02-14 02:58 AM

Help identifying remanufactured distributor
 
Hello,

I'm attempting to upgrade the ignition system in my 79 SA from points to an electronic ignition following the steps laid out here:

Mazspeed's First Generation Rx-7 Club Page

I bought a remanufactured Cardone distributor. They claim is for an 81. I'm not sure it is the right part, however; because the igniters on the dizzy have 3 prongs and not 2 like described in the article I'm following. Here's a picture:

http://jasonhillpdx.com/galleries/rx7/dizzy1.jpg

So, is this a distributor for an '81? Can it still be used? And, if so do I just ignore one of the prongs?

thanks for the help!

jasonhillpdx 08-02-14 03:13 AM

Ok, I've answered my own question. I read the directions more closely and it seems that 3rd prong is just the clip for the factory connector. Thanks to anyone who stumbles upon this.

Mods, feel free to delete this thread.

TheRX7Project 08-02-14 03:25 PM

Where did you get it, and how much was the dizzy?

j9fd3s 08-02-14 03:40 PM

the model number for the distributor is stamped into it.

the GSL-SE is an N304, the 81-81 is something like an N201, 84-85 is an N249.

jasonhillpdx 08-02-14 05:07 PM

Thanks j9fd3s.

TheRx7Project: I ordered it online from Autozone. They charged me $267 minus a 15% promotional discount. Got it all wired up, haven't started it yet.

13x 08-02-14 09:22 PM

A-1 Cardone is carried buy all lot of the aftermarket parts houses

TheRX7Project 08-03-14 11:08 AM

Yeah I've seen it before on Rock Auto but I think they wanted like $350


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