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PerTronix D161700 Billet Distributor, AMC/Jeep 258/232/230 L6

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#447D161700

PerTronix D161700 Billet Distributor, AMC/Jeep 258/232/230 L6

Precision CNC machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum housings are lightweight yet offer maximum strength.
Pertronix Billet distributors ship with Ignitor II modules factory installed.
Each billet distributor is hand polished and buffed to a high luster.

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Product Summary

Socket / Female Cap Type, Hall Effect Trigger Style

Precision CNC machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum housings are lightweight yet offer maximum strength.
Pertronix Billet distributors ship with Ignitor II modules factory installed.
Each billet distributor is hand polished and buffed to a high luster.
Tempered distributor shaft has low torsion displacement for accurate timing and extended operational life.
Upper ball bearing and extra long oil impregnated bronze lower bushing work together to reduce friction and provide shaft and advance mechanism stability reducing high RPM vibration.

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Key Specs

D-57-23

MFG. Part #	D161700
Brand	PerTronix
Cap Type	Socket / Female
Advance Type	Mechanical and Vacuum
CARB EO#

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PerTronix D161700 Details

Billet Plug n’ Play Distributors are based on a precision CNC-machined housing with an upper ball bearing to support the steel distributor shaft accurately from idle to redline rpm. These distributors feature our maintenance-free electronic ignition module to produce a strong spark and steady ignition timing.

For the specified AMC/Jeep 258/232/230 L6 distributor application.
Precision CNC-machined billet housing provides an accurately constructed distributor body.
Upper ball bearing supports the distributor shaft from idle through high engine speeds.
Steel distributor shaft provides the core of the rotating assembly.
Maintenance-free electronic ignition module eliminates routine breaker-point service.
Electronic ignition is designed to deliver a strong spark and steady ignition timing.

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Distributor Installation Instructions (PDF)

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Distributors Installation Instructions (447D161700)

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Warranty Information

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PerTronix D161700 Specifications

D-57-23

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #	D161700
Brand	PerTronix
Cap Type	Socket / Female
Advance Type	Mechanical and Vacuum
CARB EO#

GENERAL
External Ignition Box Required	No
Cap Terminal Style	Socket / Female
Trigger Style	Hall Effect
Hall Effect	Yes
Computer Controlled Compatible	No
Gear Material	Steel
Gear Rotation	Standard
Distributor Cap Color	Black
Mechanical Tach Drive	No
Slip Collar	No
Housing Material	Billet Aluminum
Housing Finish	Polished
Marine Use	No
Sold in Quantity	Each
GTIN Code	694342555399

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Fitment

1980 AMC Eagle

AMC 258

1984-1988 AMC Eagle

AMC 258

1970 AMC Gremlin

AMC 232

1971 AMC Gremlin

AMC 258

1977-1978 AMC Gremlin

AMC 258

1978 AMC Pacer

AMC 258

1983 AMC Spirit

AMC 258

1971-1978 International Scout II

AMC 232
AMC 258

1979 International Scout II

AMC 258

1976-1979 Jeep CJ5

AMC 232
AMC 258

1970-1975 Jeep CJ6

AMC 232
AMC 258

1966-1968 Jeep CJ6A

AMC 232
AMC 258

1976-1979 Jeep CJ7

AMC 232
AMC 258

1985-1986 Jeep CJ7

AMC 232
AMC 258

1971-1972 Jeep Commando

AMC 232

1961-1969 Jeep Dispatcher

AMC 232

1959-1966 Jeep DJ3

AMC 232

1965-1979 Jeep DJ5

AMC 232

1965-1968 Jeep DJ6

AMC 232