The 003 and 009 have the same base-plate, they take the same tune-up kit. They will take the IPD/Pertonix number 3E0299. The 002 has the same base-plate as the 003 and 009 but I've *heard* (don't know for sure) that it was for automatic transmission (BW35) and does not have a very broad advance curve.

007 is the EASIEST distributor to deal with, whether points or electronic ignition. Good advance curve. No Vacuum module. IPD/Pertronix #3E0300, or Crane.

The 078 and 099 are carb'd 140 dizzy's, vac retard...won't take a Pertronix that we've found, will take a Crane, though.

The VJU dizzy's are very early B18 ('62-'63?) and are vac advance, I believe. Crane only.

The 085 and 086 won't take Pertronix either and Crane is a tough fit but it works. They are vac advance. I use an 085 with Crane in my over-the-top hot-rod motor. Optimal tuning of a vac advance distributor is a little different than idle settings, I'm still working on perfecting that method in my car.

Pertronix Co. may have more info about fitment to those dizzy's we've not had the resources to test.

All this assumes those dizzy's you have don't need a re-build. The perfect distributor for your car will be the one that still has it's centrifugal functioning perfectly and no center shaft slop.

I have a big box of various distributors too - they've all tested as needing to be re-built.

We've got a shop here in Portland that does a fine job of re-building distributors- The Philbin Group, 800-869-7301. contact: Mark Nicholai.

Best,
Shayne (ipd)