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Title: C5AF-12127-E Dual point Distributer info
Post by: Jim Demmitt Jr on May 01, 2020, 04:57:47 PM
Need a little info  :-\

Autolite C5AF-12127-E dual point Dist. What would the value be of one in excellent condition? I seen one on e-bay at $699 and a core at $300. Any info is very much appreciated
Title: Re: C5AE-12127-E Dual point Distributer info
Post by: preaction on May 01, 2020, 06:29:37 PM
Those are good numbers it all depends on the date code of the housing. ;)
Title: Re: C5AE-12127-E Dual point Distributer info
Post by: Jim Demmitt Jr on May 02, 2020, 01:32:20 PM
The one I have here has 6N9 not sure how to read date codes. The N could be an M I got another one C5AE-12127-E with date code 1J23 it needs complete rebuild on it
Title: Re: C5AE-12127-E Dual point Distributer info
Post by: Jim Demmitt Jr on May 02, 2020, 06:03:27 PM
I think I figured it out using mustangtek decoding

Date Code 6N9 Dec 9th 1966

Date Code 1J23 Nov 23rd 1961

Now I just need to find out the value of both are 
Title: Re: C5AE-12127-E Dual point Distributer info
Post by: CDXXVII on May 02, 2020, 08:29:09 PM
Hi Jim,

A C5AE part would not likely have been built in 1961...think 1971.
Title: Re: C5AE-12127-E Dual point Distributer info
Post by: ntheogen on May 02, 2020, 08:59:08 PM
The 6m could MAYBE be used in a 67 GT500 but you'd have to find the right guy restoring an early car.
Depending on condition, I'd say 4-500 IF it's the right date for a Shelby restoration. To everyone else it's just a dual point and it's worth 250 or so.

The 71 is worth about 150

Jack
Title: Re: C5AE-12127-E Dual point Distributer info
Post by: Jim Demmitt Jr on May 03, 2020, 04:12:48 AM
"Thank you both"

I do appreciate all your info on these two Dist. Now I understand what I have and what the value is and reading date codes a bit better
Title: Re: C5AE-12127-E Dual point Distributer info
Post by: gt350hr on May 04, 2020, 01:48:25 PM
   Jim ,
     Anything past '67 makes it a service part and the value drops about 40-50%.
Title: Re: C5AE-12127-E Dual point Distributer info
Post by: Jim Demmitt Jr on May 04, 2020, 01:54:14 PM
   Jim ,
     Anything past '67 makes it a service part and the value drops about 40-50%.

Thank you for the info, I am learning a lot on these Dist and its all very much appreciated
Title: Re: C5AE-12127-E Dual point Distributer info
Post by: Jim Demmitt Jr on May 08, 2020, 06:27:49 PM
Part number correction

Kent on the 428 Cobra Jet forum corrected me on the Dist after I listed it. Its an Autolite C5AF-12127-E Dist I need better glasses. My other duel point has C5AF as well