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Standard Ignition VC-188 Distributor Vacuum Advance
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Fitment: Dodge, Chrysler, and Plymouth, CB300, New Yorker, Newport, B200, B300, D100, D150, D200, D300, Monaco, Ramcharger, W150, W200, W300, Fury, PB200, Trailduster, Town & Country, Royal Monaco, W100, Gran Fury, Cordoba, Charger, Coronet, PB300, Imperial, Road Runner, B100 Van, B200 Van, D100 Pickup, D200 Pickup, D300 Pickup, M300, M350, W100 Pickup, W200 Pickup, Satellite, and Polara
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Distributor Vacuum Advance for Chrysler and Dodge
Standard Ignition VC-188 is a distributor vacuum advance built for precise ignition timing control in select Chrysler and Dodge applications. It uses a 5 mm hose size with one hose connector and is calibrated to help maintain correct advance response under vacuum conditions.
Key Features
- Precision-calibrated distributor vacuum advance for consistent ignition timing response
- 5 mm hose size with 1 hose connector
- Tested at up to 30 in-Hg vacuum to verify leak resistance
- OE-style replacement for select Chrysler and Dodge distributor applications
- Standard Ignition VC-188 for service on vintage ignition systems
Detailed Description
Standard Ignition VC-188 is a distributor vacuum advance for classic Chrysler and Dodge vehicles that rely on vacuum-controlled ignition timing. It is engineered to deliver the correct advance curve response and is tested to ensure the unit does not leak under vacuum. This part cross-references Standard Ignition V346 for the same application. Compatible vehicle coverage includes 1974-1978 Chrysler New Yorker, 1974-1978 Chrysler Newport, 1974-1977 Chrysler Town & Country, 1974-1975 Chrysler Imperial, and select Dodge models such as Charger, Monaco, D100, D150, D200, D300, B200, B300, W100, W150, W200, W300, and Ramcharger. Standard Ignition VC-188 is a direct-fit service part for many distributor numbers listed in the fitment data.
Common Problems It Can Help Address
- Erratic ignition timing caused by a leaking vacuum advance diaphragm
- Slow or incorrect timing response during throttle changes
- Driveability issues related to worn distributor vacuum advance components
- Vacuum loss at the distributor advance unit
- Service replacement needs on select Chrysler and Dodge ignition systems
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify distributor number, emissions configuration, and engine application before installation. This part uses a 5 mm hose connection, so confirm the vacuum line size matches the existing setup. For best results, inspect the vacuum hose and distributor canister linkage during service and replace any damaged related components at the same time.
Quality Assurance
Standard Ignition has served the automotive aftermarket since 1919 and maintains quality control from component sourcing through finished product inspection. The VC-188 is vacuum-tested at 30 in-Hg maximum to help confirm leak-free operation and consistent performance.
| Brand | Standard Ignition |
|---|---|
| Part Number | VC-188 |
| Hose Size - mm | 5 mm |
This part fits 96 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Chrysler | New Yorker | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | w/o Lean Burn; w/ Calif. Emissions |
| 1978 | Chrysler | Newport | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | w/o Lean Burn |
| 1978 | Dodge | B200 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | OE No. 3874101, 596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | B200 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | OE No. 3874101, 596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | B300 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | B300 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | D100 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | OE No. 3874101, 596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | D100 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | OE No. 3874101, 596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | D150 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | D150 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | D200 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | D200 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | D300 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | Monaco | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Fits vehicles equipped with California emissions. |
| 1978 | Dodge | Ramcharger | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | OE No. 3874101, 596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | Ramcharger | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | OE No. 3874101, 596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | W150 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | W150 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | W200 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | W200 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | W300 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1978 | Dodge | W300 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1977 | Chrysler | New Yorker | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | w/o Lean Burn; w/ Calif. Emissions |
| 1977 | Chrysler | Newport | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | w/o Lean Burn; w/ Calif. Emissions |
| 1977 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1977 | Dodge | B200 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1977 | Dodge | B200 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1977 | Dodge | B300 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1977 | Dodge | B300 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1977 | Dodge | D100 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1977 | Dodge | D100 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1977 | Dodge | D150 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1977 | Dodge | D200 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1977 | Dodge | D200 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1977 | Dodge | Monaco | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Fits vehicles equipped with California emissions. |
| 1977 | Dodge | Ramcharger | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1977 | Dodge | W100 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1977 | Dodge | W150 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1977 | Dodge | W200 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1977 | Dodge | W200 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1977 | Dodge | W300 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1977 | Dodge | W300 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1976 | Chrysler | New Yorker | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1976 | Chrysler | New Yorker | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1976 | Chrysler | Newport | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1976 | Chrysler | Newport | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1976 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1976 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1976 | Dodge | B200 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1976 | Dodge | B200 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1976 | Dodge | B300 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1976 | Dodge | B300 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1976 | Dodge | Charger | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1976 | Dodge | D100 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1976 | Dodge | D100 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1976 | Dodge | D200 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1976 | Dodge | D200 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1976 | Dodge | D300 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1976 | Dodge | D300 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1976 | Dodge | Monaco | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1976 | Dodge | Monaco | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1976 | Dodge | Ramcharger | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1976 | Dodge | W100 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1976 | Dodge | W200 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1976 | Dodge | W200 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1976 | Dodge | W300 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1976 | Dodge | W300 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1975 | Chrysler | Imperial | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1975 | Chrysler | New Yorker | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1975 | Chrysler | New Yorker | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1975 | Chrysler | Newport | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1975 | Chrysler | Newport | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1975 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1975 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1975 | Dodge | B200 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1975 | Dodge | B300 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1975 | Dodge | Charger | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | w/o High Performance Engine |
| 1975 | Dodge | D100 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1975 | Dodge | D200 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1975 | Dodge | D200 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1975 | Dodge | D300 | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1975 | Dodge | Monaco | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1975 | Dodge | Monaco | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | w/o High Performance Engine |
| 1975 | Dodge | Ramcharger | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1975 | Dodge | W100 | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 3755519, 3755522, 3755523, 3755681, 3755682, 3874101, 3874102, 3874596 |
| 1974 | Chrysler | Imperial | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1974 | Chrysler | New Yorker | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1974 | Chrysler | Newport | 5.9L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1974 | Chrysler | Newport | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1974 | Chrysler | Newport | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
| 1974 | Chrysler | Town & Country | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1974 | Dodge | Charger | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Exc. Dist. No. 3755508 |
| 1974 | Dodge | Charger | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1974 | Dodge | Monaco | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | |
| 1974 | Dodge | Monaco | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Exc. Dist. No. 3755508 |
| 1974 | Dodge | Ramcharger | 7.2L | V8 | N/A | Dist. No. 3755518, 522, 681 |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
2-133437555054V107357-751388924849CV3033V346VC230VC3033
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.