Restoration Services
Distributor Restoration
What differentiates T.I. Specialty from competitors?
At T.I. Specialty distributor restoration is executed using original Delco parts, not reproduction parts.
The reason is simple- Usage of Delco parts retains function & as stated elsewhere on this site, function is extremely important to the performance of your Corvette.
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. At T.I. Specialty, comprehensive research and years of experience will insure a properly restored distributor. Restoration details are based on GM reference material, NCRS records, and information obtained from the examination of many original components. In most cases, new old stock (NOS) or restored original GM/Delco parts are used for restoration purposes.
A fully restored distributor includes: (Typical time involved - 5 hours)
- Total disassembly, solvent degreasing and ultrasonic cleaning
- Inspection & repair or replacement of parts only as required
- Masking & media blast of external surfaces cast iron housing
- Repainting housing & adding factory paint spot (if applicable)
- Measurement and correction of all clearances followed by trial assembly
- Tach drive gear setup... fit to coupling and housing
- Plotting centrifugal advance curve with adjustments as required
- Final assembly using special synthetic lubricants
- Testing complete assembly for precise operation on distributor machine
Complete amplifier restoration includes the following work: (Typical time involved - 3 hours)
- Total disassembly and ultrasonic cleaning
- Strip and repaint housing in original semi-gloss black
- Spot-face mounting pads at 3 locations
- Apply N.O.S. Delco Remy label
- Replate housing cover in original yellow zinc
- Troubleshoot and repair electronics
- Reassemble using new cover plate gasket
- Circuit test Amplifier for proper output
