Modifying Distributor from D15B8 to work on D16Z6

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Nov 11, 2008 | 07:20 AM

buildernick

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Modifying Distributor from D15B8 to work on D16Z6

Basically I'm swapping my engine in one city, but I forgot my new distributor in another city, and in order to get that distributor I need to drive there. Would it be possible to mount the old distributor on the new engine even though only two of the three mounting bolts line up? I just need to have it on there for about an hour.

so
D15B8 Distributor -> mounted to D16Z6 Engine

based on this thread:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2410576
the only difference is the mounting flange

thanks

Nov 11, 2008 | 09:29 AM

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Re: Modifying Distributor from D15B8 to work on D16Z6 (buildernick)

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Originally Posted by buildernick

Would it be possible to mount the old distributor on the new engine even though only two of the three mounting bolts line up? I just need to have it on there for about an hour.

Yes, but i'm not even sure if 2 bolts line up. I've seen people use tywaps/plastic zip ties before. And i've personally used vice grips to hold a D15B7 distributor on a DOHC ZC to try it while waiting for a distributor. Basically as long as you can get it held on there reasonably securely you'll be fine.