BOSCH Distributor Advance Specifications

1978 Buick Riviera 5.7L Eng VIN RSECTION BOSCH Distributor Advance Specifications
NOTE: FOR DISTRIBUTOR RPM & DEGREES, DIVIDE SPECIFICATIONS BY 2
Distributor Part No. Rot(1) Centrifugal Advance (Engine RPM & Degrees) Vacuum Advance (Engine Deg. & In. of Hg.)
Deg. RPM Deg. RPM Deg. RPM Deg. In. Hg. Deg. In. Hg.
3250163 C 0 1050 17-22 2400 29-34 4400 0 2-4 14-18 9 1/2-11
(1) C (Clockwise), CC (Counterclockwise) viewed from rotor end.
RENDER: 1.0x

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