Sorensen AL‑86 Distributor Cap (NOS)

$39.99

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Description:

Sorensen AL‑86 Distributor Cap — New Old Stock Vintage U.S.‑made distributor cap designed as a direct aftermarket replacement for Delco‑Remy ignition systems used across mid‑century GM vehicles and industrial engines. This is a clean, unused NOS cap with original Sorensen “Quality First” packaging — ideal for restorations, tune‑ups, and period‑correct ignition service.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Sorensen (Starting–Lighting–Ignition Division)

  • Model: AL‑86

  • Type: Distributor Cap

  • System: Delco‑Remy 6‑cylinder ignition

  • Terminals: 6 plug towers + 1 coil tower

  • Material: Bakelite‑style resin (period correct)

  • Condition: NOS — clean contacts, no cracks, original box

Typical Uses

Designed as a direct replacement for Delco‑Remy caps used on:

  • Chevrolet 6‑cylinder engines

  • GMC 6‑cylinder engines

  • GM industrial engines (153, 181, 230, 250)

  • Agricultural and construction equipment using GM power units


🟦 CROSS‑REFERENCE CHART — Sorensen AL‑86

This chart maps the AL‑86 to equivalent Delco‑Remy and aftermarket distributor caps.

Manufacturer Equivalent Part Number Notes
Delco‑Remy D308, D308A Primary OEM equivalent
AC‑Delco E512, E513 Service replacements


🟧 FITMENT MATRIX — Sorensen AL‑86 Distributor Cap

The AL‑86 replaces Delco‑Remy caps used across a wide range of GM platforms.

1. GM Passenger Cars (1950s–1970s)

Division Engines Notes
Chevrolet 194, 216, 235, 250, 292 Inline‑6 engines
Pontiac 215 inline‑6 Early models
Oldsmobile Inline‑6 variants Select early models
Buick Inline‑6 Limited applications


2. GM Trucks (1950s–1970s)

Platform Engines Notes
Chevy C/K trucks 230, 250, 292 Most common fitment
GMC trucks 228, 236, 248, 270, 302 Delco‑equipped
Step‑vans & delivery trucks GM inline‑6 Fleet applications


3. GM Industrial Engines

These engines used Delco‑Remy distributors with AL‑86‑type caps.

Engine Applications
153 Forklifts, welders, pumps
181 Industrial power units
230 / 250 Welders, gensets, forklifts
292 Heavy industrial equipment


4. Agricultural & Construction Equipment

Manufacturer Equipment Engine
Clark Forklifts GM 153/181/230/250
Hyster Forklifts GM industrial engines
Towmotor Forklifts GM inline‑6
Lincoln / Hobart Welders GM 6‑cyl engines
Onan Gensets GM‑powered units
Case / Massey / Oliver Industrial tractors GM inline‑6 variants

APPLICATION:  SEE ABOVE DESCRIPTION AND PICS

NOTE: MADE IN THE USA

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