Konish Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Fellas, Alternator upgrade is in the cards and I also want to replace the cap, rotor and wires. Everywhere I look, sites list 3 different part numbers for the N/A 280zx...'79, '80-'82, and '83. Are the shafts really keyed differently on these year models? I did not convert my dist and the PO can't remember exactly what year car he pulled it from. Any tips that'll help me ID what I have, or is it as I'm guessing that they are all the same? R/ Dustin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konish Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 Seriously, nobody here knows if there are indeed 3 different parts number for 280ZX distributor rotors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippintl0 Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) I just looked on AutoZone website: All 280zx Non-Turbo cars use the exact same JA929 "ignition rotor." If you're talking about the "distributor" showing different part numbers between different years, this is true: Earlier 280zx had a 2-plug ignition module (E12-80 I think) and the later had a 4-plug ignition module; and possibly, though I'm not 100% sure, the vacuum advance canister may be different between different non-turbo models. Some had one vacuum connection and some had 2 I believe. Good luck. Edited March 6, 2010 by trippintl0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konish Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) My earlier searches on the net for the rotors show different part numbers at several of the major Z parts suppliers. I appreciate the AutoZone info...not sure why their site never popped up on my search. Thanks! Edited March 6, 2010 by Konish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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