440 + 6 dual points distributor question

[graybo]

What distributors were put in superbirds?  I may have a 1960 prestolite and not sure if it has been changed out?  Thanks

[graybo]

What distributors were put in superbirds?  I may have a 1960 prestolite and not sure if it has been changed out?  Thanks

1969 not 1960

[Mopar John]

John,
Here is what Galen Goviers book says:
440 6 bbl Auto trans early IBS-4014D or IBS-4017A
440 6 bbl Auto trans late 3438348 3438355
440 6 bbl Man trans early IBS-4017D
440 6 bbl Man trans late 3438348 3438355
This is from an older book and more updated info could be out there?
MJ

[62 Max]

John,
Here is what Galen Goviers book says:
440 6 bbl Auto trans early IBS-4014D or IBS-4017A
440 6 bbl Auto trans late 3438348 3438355
40 6 bb4l Man trarly IBS-4017D
440 6ns ea bbl Man trans late 3438348 3438355
This is from an older book and more updated info could be out there?
MJ

John,
The only one correct is the 40 6 bb4l Man trans 3438348   IBS-4017D

[graybo]

Got it.  Thanks guys.  Much appreciated!!!

[maxwellwedge]

What distributors were put in superbirds?  I may have a 1960 prestolite and not sure if it has been changed out?  Thanks

It should have a 69 date.
What are the numbers on your tag?

[graybo]

What distributors were put in superbirds?  I may have a 1960 prestolite and not sure if it has been changed out?  Thanks

It should have a 69 date.
What are the numbers on your tag?

3438314    IBS-4014G 389

[62 Max]

What distributors were put in superbirds?  I may have a 1960 prestolite and not sure if it has been changed out?  Thanks

It should have a 69 date.
What are the numbers on your tag?

3438314    IBS-4014G 389

That would be an early 70,I,m not sere of where the break is between early and late.

[Dragon Slayer]

I have a Prestolite Service manual.  It has a Manufacture equipment list.  It has always been interesting to me all the various letter designations and application.  The MOPAR parts manuals seem to stick to one part number, though there was a shift from the 4014 to the 4017 primarily based on the shift in vacuum advance cannister design.

Anyway the Prestolite book says the 4014 "G" is 1970 Belvedere manual transmission Early.  What is unique about the Prestolite book is the letter code matches up to a specific model car despite the fact the engine is the same as other B or E bodies. 

The parts portion shows it as a Dodge and Plymouth, but the shaft/weight/cam/spring assembly part number is different than the typical 4014D.

There was shift from individual parts to an assembly part by this time.  Then a shift to the newer 4017 or 19 as replacements for the 4014s, probably as stock was expended, and the newer distributor was considered the equal.

Do not often see a G type from my experience. 

[graybo]

I have a Prestolite Service manual.  It has a Manufacture equipment list.  It has always been interesting to me all the various letter designations and application.  The MOPAR parts manuals seem to stick to one part number, though there was a shift from the 4014 to the 4017 primarily based on the shift in vacuum advance cannister design.

Anyway the Prestolite book says the 4014 "G" is 1970 Belvedere manual transmission Early.  What is unique about the Prestolite book is the letter code matches up to a specific model car despite the fact the engine is the same as other B or E bodies. 

The parts portion shows it as a Dodge and Plymouth, but the shaft/weight/cam/spring assembly part number is different than the typical 4014D.

I turned it over to Ray Brennen to be re conditioned...In his opinion and I quote " this is the holy grail of mopar distributors"  He advised that the where used in 440 + 6 motors in early applications and they are very rare.  I really don't care about the rarity.. just want it to work and be the right one that came with my bird.    Any ideas on this?
There was shift from individual parts to an assembly part by this time.  Then a shift to the newer 4017 or 19 as replacements for the 4014s, probably as stock was expended, and the newer distributor was considered the equal.

Do not often see a G type from my experience. 

[graybo]

I turned it over to Ray Brennen to be re conditioned...In his opinion and I quote " this is the holy grail of mopar distributors"  He advised that the where used in 440 + 6 motors in early applications and they are very rare.  I really don't care about the rarity.. just want it to work and be the right one that came with my bird.    Any ideas on this?

[Dragon Slayer]

Well a bird is a belvedere.  I would really be interested in this response.  Everyone always want every part to be original to their car, when many parts where wearable and easily replaceable back then.  As far as Mopar parts manuals and other expert opinions the accepted correct distributor are a limited number of letters.  Yet Prestolite listed 4014, A thru G for RB (some were for man 440 4B, and Hemi); S after letter was a service dist.  Then 4017, A thru E.

Mopar did use the same Chrysler part number like 2875982 for both IBS-4014D and 4017A 6 pack auto.  You can find orig tags with same Chrysler number but those two IBS numbers.  And the 17AS did supersede the 14D.

[RS23VOA]

Well a bird is a belvedere.  I would really be interested in this response.  Everyone always want every part to be original to their car, when many parts where wearable and easily replaceable back then.  As far as Mopar parts manuals and other expert opinions the accepted correct distributor are a limited number of letters.  Yet Prestolite listed 4014, A thru G for RB (some were for man 440 4B, and Hemi); S after letter was a service dist.  Then 4017, A thru E.

Mopar did use the same Chrysler part number like 2875982 for both IBS-4014D and 4017A 6 pack auto.  You can find orig tags with same Chrysler number but those two IBS numbers.  And the 17AS did supersede the 14D.

I have a IBS-4014D with a date date of 18 9.  Would that be too early?

[62 Max]

Well a bird is a belvedere.  I would really be interested in this response.  Everyone always want every part to be original to their car, when many parts where wearable and easily replaceable back then.  As far as Mopar parts manuals and other expert opinions the accepted correct distributor are a limited number of letters.  Yet Prestolite listed 4014, A thru G for RB (some were for man 440 4B, and Hemi); S after letter was a service dist.  Then 4017, A thru E.

Mopar did use the same Chrysler part number like 2875982 for both IBS-4014D and 4017A 6 pack auto.  You can find orig tags with same Chrysler number but those two IBS numbers.  And the 17AS did supersede the 14D.

I have a IBS-4014D with a date date of 18 9.  Would that be too early?

Change the 1 to a 4 and you will be right there !