| Diagram | Fig. 10 — TIMING COVER AND CONTACT BREAKER · ref 20 |
| Subsystem | engine bottom |
| Listed in parts books | 1973–1974 |
CONTACT BREAKER PLATE ASSEMBLY
Contact breaker plate assembly that carries the ignition points inside the timing cover.
This is the contact breaker plate assembly, part number 54425160, also cataloged under 99-1265NC. It lives inside the timing cover, in the area covered by the timing cover and contact breaker figure alongside the oil pump and oil pressure relief valve.
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The contact breaker plate is what the points mount to. It holds the points in position so the cam inside the timing chest can open and close them to fire the ignition. As an assembly it comes as the whole plate rather than just the points themselves, so it is the piece to reach for when the plate itself is worn, cracked, or the mounting holes have gone sloppy rather than just the contacts being pitted.
The catalog shows this part appearing across entries from 1973 to 1974. We do not have a specific model tied to it beyond that, so confirm fitment against your timing cover setup before you order.
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