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Old Feb 16, 2024 | 08:29 PM
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So my stock Distributor just took a dump. So I was wondering if anyone has good recommendations for an aftermarket distributor. Not looking to get a cheap Clown auto replacement.
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 05:49 AM
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It's really hard to make a recommendation. So much junk out there new and "rebuilt".

I'd be tempted to find a used one at the junkyard.
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 06:31 AM
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What went wrong on it?
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 07:14 AM
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Look into Kolak's ignition kit. Kolak is/was a prominent member over on JeepForum and sold these kits like 10 years ago. Not sure if he still does or not. If anything, it will give you a good lead to research to find quality parts.
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Old Feb 18, 2024 | 12:52 PM
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I always liked Mallory dizzies but not even sure if they're still around, much less whether they're still any good.
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Old Feb 22, 2024 | 04:59 PM
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Honestly I got one at Advance years back and it was brand new not expensive very good quality and the only issue was the internal cam sensor was a low quality but I replaced that one with a junkyard mopar and it’s been great, ignition has no problem advancing up good power rpm’s
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