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gwp4

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Factory Correct Vacuum Advance - 1968 Camaro
« on: May 07, 2024, 04:16:30 AM »
Hi Camaro Experts -

I have a 1968 standard base model cpe Camaro 327/210 HP SB manual 3 spd with no a/c.  I'm being judged in the Legends class and need the factory correct vacuum advance.  The original distributor on the car has the number 1111440 with a date code of 8D8 (April 8, 1968).  The car was manufactured on May 14, 1968 so it's correct.  The Legends judging manual for 1967-1968 Camaros does not have the 1111440 distributor number listed.  I believe the vacuum advance should be MS 201 15 but I'm not sure.  Many thanks in advance for the assistance.  gwp4

bcmiller

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Re: Factory Correct Vacuum Advance - 1968 Camaro
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2024, 03:04:08 PM »
A lot going on for me but I can try to see what I have. I bet I have 3 dozen or more distributors from 1966 to 1971.
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GMAD_Van Nuys

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Re: Factory Correct Vacuum Advance - 1968 Camaro
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2024, 09:49:15 PM »
Prior CRG posting about distributors used on the 1968 Camaro:

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=4548.0

I haven't found any documentation on the vacuum advance used on the 1111440 distributor and perhaps the information is available if someone has a vintage Delco catalog.

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Re: Factory Correct Vacuum Advance - 1968 Camaro
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2024, 01:40:53 PM »
According to my 73 Delco catalog, 1111440 distributor received D1382 Vacuum Control.

rare396bronze

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Re: Factory Correct Vacuum Advance - 1968 Camaro
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2024, 03:37:22 PM »
My 1968 delco book say's the gm number is 1115355 which should be MS 355 for 1111440 distributor.

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Re: Factory Correct Vacuum Advance - 1968 Camaro
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2024, 04:29:09 PM »
I have dist. 1111150  7E 8 that has 201 15  vac. Let me know if you want it,Mitchell
Mitch,1968 Z28 03C Norwood,03/18/68,Seneca Falls NY,Z/28 Emblems.Purchase 05/04/78

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Re: Factory Correct Vacuum Advance - 1968 Camaro
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2024, 07:09:09 PM »
My 1968 delco book say's the gm number is 1115355 which should be MS 355 for 1111440 distributor.
Correct. The GM # is 1115355.
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Re: Factory Correct Vacuum Advance - 1968 Camaro
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2024, 03:15:03 AM »
Old notes show 1115355 = Borg Warner V280P , also VC1765, all brands stamped "B20" on vac adv can mtg flange, vacuum advance starts at 5.0"-7.0" Hg