Early 1964 – 1965 Diagnosis – Breakerless Ignition System
BREAKERLESS IGNITION SYSTEM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE To begin diagnosing your situation, identify and choose one of the following conditions: ENGINE
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Corvette Transistor Ignition Restoration Specialists
Expert repair and restoration of original GM/Delco K66 transistor ignition systems and tach‑drive distributors for 1962–1974 Corvettes.
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T.I Specialty offers original and upgraded transistor ignition components for Corvettes produced in the years 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971. The General Motors (Chevrolet Division) designation for the transistor ignition was option code K66.
T.I. Specialty also restores all tach drive distributors (T.I. and Points style) for the years 1962 thru 1974.
Remember, when you have problems with your Corvette Ignition, others will sell you parts, T.I. Specialty will offer you solutions.
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Restoration Services
Restoration
The tach drive distributors used in Corvettes are very unique and therefore require special restoration techniques in order to provide long service life and performance.
Consulting
T.I. Specialty is pleased to provide information pertaining to Corvette ignition systems. This includes the information given on this website as well as over the telephone. T.I. Specialty provides this service at No Charge.
Points Conversion
The conversion system, called "Breakerless SE Single Wire Ignition", replaces the original points with a fully integrated trigger assembly and power module that completely fits inside the distributor.
Tech Articles & Guides
Detailed technical articles explain how Corvette transistor ignition works, common failure points, and what a proper restoration should include.
Variations In Transistor ignition Wiring Harnesses
The purpose of the Transistor Ignition (TI) Wiring Harness, quite simply, is to join the three (3) TI components (distributor,
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List – Transistor Ignition Coil Application List
TRANSISTOR IGNITION COIL APPLICATION LIST 1115176 1964 with 327 Engine 1115203 Early 1965 with 327/350, 365, & 375 Horsepower
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Ignition Coil Comparison
Transistor Ignition Versus Breaker Point Ignition Before discussing coil differences, it is important to understand the basic operation of
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Transistor Ignition Amplifier Identification
ALL ABOUT TRANSISTOR IGNITION AMPLIFIER IDENTIFICATION Corvette began its usage of (Option K66) Transistor Ignition (TI) in 1964 along
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