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#31647 02/21/2003 4:39 AM | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 44 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 44 | Will a distributor from a 216 chevy fit on a 261?
41 Chev 2dr coupe
51 3100 w/a 261
11 Camaro RS ragtop
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#31648 02/21/2003 5:54 AM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,377 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,377 | It probably will but why? the 216 points and distributor cap are harder to find in the parts stores, atleast try to find one from a 235 you can get parts at most parts stores | | |
#31649 02/21/2003 6:46 AM | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | The composition of the drive gear is differant because the cam composition is differant, and they need to match. Also, the 261 has a differant set of weights and springs. The breaker plates are completely interchangable- I put a dual point conversion kit for a 216 dist. in a 261 dist and it fit right in.
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