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1962–69: 1 screw
1960–61: 2 screws
1962–69: slides on
1960–61: 2 screws
1962–69: 2 screws
1960–61: 2 clips
NOTE: 1. Distributors can get switched. Check if you have a '60–61 OR '62–69 style.
2. Vented points have a small hole in the center and supposedly run cooler.
3. Brass gives greater conductivity and longer life.
4. GM–DELCO = original equipment NON-GM = QUALIT Y aftermarket brands.
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Tune Up Parts ’60–’69
IMPORTANT: ONLY use Coils with Ignitions listed in Chart
✓ = OK to use
Do it yourself, it's not that hard.
Points 4 oz. Distributor Cap
Year Vented Non-Vented Condenser 2 oz. Rotor 2 oz. Aluminum Contacts Brass Contacts
GM 1962–69 C982 none C987 C983 C985 6 oz. none
NON-GM
1960–61 C6688V Discontinued C6688 C55 or C987 C867 C988 8 oz. none
1962–69 *C8695 none C55 C56 Discontinued C57 6 oz. C8237 6 oz.
*Premium VENTED Points: Have a brass nut and copper strap for maximum performance. Comes with condenser.
NOTE: Vented Points – We will supply vented points as long as we can, but supply is becoming inconsistent.
Tube of Grease: Special high temperature grease. Keeps cam lubricated without melting and getting on points. A must for a good tune-up, especially with heat in a Cor vair
engine compartment. One tube is good for over 40 sets of points. C54A 2 oz.
Foam Point Grease "Wick": 62–69 ALL C531 1 oz.
Point Screw: 1960–69 ALL. You know you'll lose one! C1029 1 oz.
Point Lead: 1960–69 ALL. Replace that worn wire. C530 2 oz.
Have an Intermittent "miss" in your Corvair?
Check the point wires. Old insulation can crack and cause loss of spark power when it happens to short out.
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Basic Tune-Up Kits
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You get the distributor cap, rotor, points, & condenser. See Multi-Kit BLUE pages 5 & 6 for more choices!
GOOD: Good quality cap, rotor,
condenser & non-vented points.
1960–61 C1722A 1 lb.
1962–69 C1722B 1 lb.
BETTER: Cap, rotor, condenser &
vented points.
1962–69 C1722D 1 lb.
BEST: Brass distributor cap
contacts, brass & copper vented
points, rotor and condenser.
1962–69 C1722E 1 lb.
COILS
An important part of your ignition system. Coils can age and "go bad".
All the following coils fit like the original. 1960 –69 ALL
1960–69 ALL
Coils – All 2 lbs. Part #
With
Points
Electronic
Ignition
(C2851)
Ignitor I
(C6790)
Ignitor II
(C11400)
1. GM C142
✓ ✓ ✓
NO
2. Aftermarket C3001
✓ ✓ ✓
NO
3. Bosch performance C3934
✓ ✓ ✓
NO
4. High output
(45,000 volts) C8391
✓ ✓ ✓
NO
5. Black C11401 NO NO NO
✓
6. Chrome C11402 NO NO NO
✓
7. Black (epoxy filled) C11403 NO NO NO
✓
8. Crane (Off-Road Only) C8642
✓ ✓ ✓
NO
MULTI-KITS
see Blue pg. MK-5,6
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