WTB - 71e distributor

[Ashbaxter]

Hi Guys
I'm chasing a distributor p/n 90160202700

cheers
Ash

[Merv]

What is the Bosch number on the plate?

If you cant get one then this guy is SA rebuild all kinds (refurbished original is best by far) and he may have some already done. Each model has its own advance curve also and he can set it up.

http://www.glenn-ring.com/010/index2.html

[Ashbaxter]

I don't have one, how would I find what the number on the plate should be.

Thanks for the link, i'll check it out

[Merv]

If it is a Bosch distributor and it should be or maybe another brand. It will have another number or code on it?

This is the list of Bosch distributors and there are some Bosch numbers. They are different from the one you list for your 71E. See also: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...159-006-a.html


Early 911 Distributor Types

Distributor Model Application

0 231 121 006 1965-67 911 2.0L
0 231 159 001 1967 911T/911L 2.0L
0 231 159 002 1967 911S 2.0L
0 231 159 006 1969-71 911E 2.0/2.2L
0 231 159 007 1969-71 911S 2.0/2.2L
0 231 159 008 1970-71 911T 2.2L
0 231 169 001 1968 2.0L
0 231 169 003 1972-73 911T 2.4L
0 231 169 004 1972 911E 2.4L
0 231 169 005 1972 911S 2.4L
0 231 169 008 1973 911T 2.4L
0 231 169 009 1973 911E 2.4L
0 231 169 010 1973 911S 2.4L
0 231 184 001 1974-77 911/911S 2.7L
0 231 184 007 1974-77 911/911S 2.7L

[Ashbaxter]

Thanks Merv

So it looks like the one i'm after is
0 231 159 006 1969-71 911E 2.0/2.2L

The number I listed was from the PET

[Ashbaxter]

Doh, so I had a proper look at the engine I have jammed in the corner and it does have a distributor.
The engine (as per engine number ) is for an E but it has this distributor ??
0 231 159 008 1970-71 911T 2.2L
Will this be ok or should I send to Glenn to be setup for E?

[Merv]

Ash, dig around on the 'Net and find the advance curve for the E. I suspect it would be different from the T. Glenn has the gear to reprofile to get the right curve. However, I would post on Early 911S's and ask them if the E and the T distributors have different advance curves and what they are. The distributor is an important element of the ignition and the S, T and E were all different motors.

[Harry]

H Ash,

Different curves for each model.

Cheers,

Harry.

[Harry]

And the 008:

[Ashbaxter]

Thanks for the info Harry

So what is the better option
Find the right one
Get this one setup to suit

[Fishcop]

My 2c...

Old/original distributor graphs are obsolete...

Fuels are significantly different to the early 70's; less dense and much more volatile. Ignitions (CDI) have improved along with spark plugs. Consider what you're running and the precise engine configuration and have the graph rebuilt accordingly. I've had a couple of distributors done by Performance Ignitions in Melbourne http://performanceignition.com.au/ and can say that the difference has been remarkable.

The distributor is one of the last things I send off once CR, camshaft spec and timing, and carburettors are all nailed down. It's like icing

[Cairns888]

+1 on performance ignitions.

They dialled in my 65 dizzy to 2.65l specs nicely.

They know there stuff.

[Merv]

As John says, Ash it depends on how the CDI is working and how sophisticated, standardised or modified your engine is as well. The "E" with its ignition system was a different motor but we have no idea what else was done on the motor over time.

In the 356 world, new repop distributors have a high failure rate and the original ones rebuilt are the recommended long term survivors (BR18, 22 and so on). That is the path I am following. The 356 motors are far simpler and less liable to the effects of fuel, although with todays fuel, they cant have the same degree of advance as years ago.

So my thoughts would be to get the other elements checked as suggested and in the mean time make sure at least that you have the correct distributor as a base for any work.

[Ashbaxter]

Thanks for all the info guys
At least I have one that can be made to work later and one less thing I need to track down