I was resetting the timing on a 383 with electronic update. I put this electronic ignition in about 13 years ago. Do not remember what manufacture or model. It was for a 383
I advanced it quite a distance and heard a funny noise like a spring or cog breaking.
Now I cannot get the timing to advance on full acceleration.

Is this fixable or would I be better off to get another distributor?

I have the box and I am sure that is working or it would not run at all.

There are so many distributors on the market I do not know what one will work with the red box. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

David

 

Check it with a timing light and bring back some numbers for us to look at...
Might have just broke the advance weights ?

 

the springs and advance weights look like the same as in the old style as are in the electronic distributor. course we know that they put minor variations in distributors from time to time

 

Sorry about the delay. I have to borrow a timing light. Will do it soon.
My next question would be should I buy a new distributor and what to buy. I have the red box for mopar. Can I just buy a distributor and connect it to the electronic box? What to buy. Not interested in hi tech. Just something to make the timing to advance on demand.
Thanks

 

If this is the kit you got.... Then yes you can get just the distributor to replace.

But i'm not sure what your red box is?