FI distributor

[Verle R.]

Has anyone seen an FI distributor like the one in the picture?
Where did it come from?

Verle

[Verle R.]

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[Verle R.]

Re: FI distributor

I'll get it right one of these times.

[Alan Drake]

Re: FI distributor

Can not see distributor very well! Please just post a picture of just distributor.

What is going on over at the air meter?
Thanks
Alan

[Phil P.]

Re: FI distributor

looks like a modified hei to fit an fi unit from what i can see

[Mike M.]

Re: FI distributor

any Ansen logo's on the distrib? seem to recall local speed shop had ansen modified fi distrib's back in the 70's. mike

[William C.]

Re: FI distributor

Looks like a GM bottom with the spacer and a modified (maybe billet aluminum) top to run an HEI, as mentioned.

[John D.]

Re: FI distributor

Verle, THere was an outfit in FL that used to modify the FI distrs with a HEI setup. I do believe the owner whose first name was Jim passed away. Heard his wife was still in business though. Used to see them at the old Bloomington shows in Springfield years ago. That's definitely an HEI dist cap. You wonder how it would fit in a midyear. Problem is finding a top half of the distributor to restore it back to original. I saw a set up like that for sell at Corvette Carlisle. Kept on walking for sure. Good luck, John

[Verle R.]

Re: FI distributor

It looks like a 57 aircleaner base, don't know what the filter is.

This is the only picture I have and it is low quality.

Verle

[Verle R.]

Re: FI distributor

John,

It certainly looks like an HEI top. It makes me curious about the distributor shaft. It would be a very tight fit in a midyear if it would fit at all. Maybe a little grinding and glass work.

Verle

[John D.]

Re: FI distributor

Verle, At first glance when you look at the photo it first reminded me of a weird FI type distributor that none of us have been able to truthfully determine it's application. There is rather high old distr that is seen in the flea markets once in a while that has a tach drive on on both ends. It must be industrial use or heavy equipment use. Has a lot of similiar parts to it that a typical Fi distr would. Booher if you are looking in tell us about this distr as you had one for sale about 5 years ago.