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[T3] Distributor + electronic ignition


Hi all,

I know there has been discussion of similar topics recently but I think it
is best to start a new thread anyway.

I took my distributor out for the first time to install an electronic
ignition device. It's an Empi Accu-fire unit, which I understand is a
knock-off, or possibly a rebadging of the Compu-fire unit. I really only
bought it out of curiosity, and because it's much cheaper than the other
types of electronic ignition.

To the point: My distributor (I now know) is a 311 905 205R. Could someone
please let me know which years this is originally for?

It seems that the point screw hole in this dizzy is stripped. Also, the
shaft has a lot of up-and-down play which seems excessive, I've no idea
whether they are supposed to do this. Other than it is a functional unit.
The vacuum advance works fine (suck it and see . . .)

I also have another distributor, 311 905 205T. Can this be used as a direct
replacement? It seems in somewhat better condition than the other one, with
much less play. The vacuum advance is OK on this one too.

Finally, can anyone on the list rebuild distributors?

Thanks,

Daniel Baum
1969 Type 34 automatic
Email: daniel@type34.info
Homepage: http://www.type34.info

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