Ignition System Advice

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Owen Snell, Sep 1, 2011.

  1. Can someone tell me what type of distributor this is? It seems to have some yellow markings that are hard to read (concealed), but looks like it is stamped 'remanufactured'.

    I was considering upgrading to a breakerless system, but the local VW guy has told me that a lot of aftermarket systems are less reliable than sticking with the points.

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    Coil looks a bit battered too.

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  2. Its a vacum advance dizzy
     
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  4. Cant help with the existing i'm afraid, but i bought an Accuspark Vac distributor with breakerless points and a coil for just under £60. so far so good (but has only done about 400 miles) and you can still carry points and condenser as a backup.
     
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  6. Your dizzy looks like the standard VW vacuum & centrifugal unit. Its an excellent unit so don't change it unless you can get a USA spec Electronic ignition one from a 1977 on Bay. or quite a few T25 ones will fit. :)
     

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