440 to 383 distributor adaptor measurements

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440 to 383 distributor adaptor measurements

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Hi
I am turning up a adaptor to fit a 440 distributor to a 383.
can anyone give the difference in hight [ie shaft length]
cheers
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1970 Sweptline LWB 383 with 727 trans

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Re: 440 to 383 distributor adaptor measurements

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About .5"

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Re: 440 to 383 distributor adaptor measurements

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igota66 wrote:
Sun Mar 12, 2023 7:48 pm
Hi
I am turning up a adaptor to fit a 440 distributor to a 383.
can anyone give the difference in hight [ie shaft length]
cheers
Those kits are readily available with a new higher hold down. :thinking
My truck is younger than me.
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Re: 440 to 383 distributor adaptor measurements

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Yes they are available
But I have a fully equipped machine shop so it is easier to make one rather than spend $80 - 90 nz
cheers Rich
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1970 Sweptline LWB 383 with 727 trans

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