Distributor help?

[Bunky67]

I have a single port 1600 with the 30pict 1 carb and 205AN DVDA distributor. The car runs good after to get it rolling . But on take off falls flat on its face. I have read and realize that I need a SVSA distributor. Like a 205K or L. Is there any other options?


Or does anyone have another suggestion. I don't want to spend a lot as I'm hoping.to upgrade to a dual port. [/i]

[Randy in Maine]

Plenty of 205k, l, M or Ts in the classifieds for cheap money.

A 009, 019, or a 010 mechanical advance would also work easily.

[wcfvw69]

I have a 205K and a 205T distributor. Both work great on a solex PICT30-1 with a power circuit. I'll assume your carb also has it? If you're not sure, post a picture of the base of the carb. There should be some numbers stamped on it like 75-1 for an example.

Just a suggestion, try and buy a good, used REBUILT distributor from TASB or other know good distributor rebuilders. The reason I suggest this is most of these distributors are very old now and need to come apart for a good cleaning/inspection. Most used ones have never been apart. The vacuum cans also need to be solid and not have any tears in the membrane inside. Those guys that rebuild them know their stuff and insure all the parts are good before shipping to you. There prices for these distributors are good as well.

There are some parts inside of these distributors that are not easy to come by. Example, the fiber washers are almost ALWAYS broken. You can get them in kits but the kit only includes one and most of the time you need two. The kits are $35 dollars each.

I just bought a used 205T distributor for $45 bucks. The seller said its "in great shape". Um, yea, no, no it isn't. It has a ton of up/down play on the shaft and I'm sure the reason why is the fiber washers are broken and have fallen to the bottom. I just got some new fiber washers and am going to go thru and refresh it before using it.
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[Bunky67]

A few guys around me dislike the 009. I have an electronic distributor. No vacuum advance or markings on it.

Should I try this ? I just don't want the same.stumbling issue I currently have [/u]

[Randy in Maine]

[tasb]

The 113 905 205 K, M, T cores will be fairly easy to find. They are typically overpriced here on the Samba. You won't find a 113 905 205 L out there. These are Garbe-Lahmeyer distributors and the part number is triangular sticker that has worn off over the years. Her's a pic of a "J" for reference.

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[Bunky67]

Ok I have one last thing I want to ask My brother has a old Mallory Dual point Distributor all mechanical no Vacuum advance, He got it with some parts he got when he bought his rail from my uncle.

Is there a chance that this one would work I'm just trying to get out without spending a lot of money,

[tasb]

Mechanical advance distributors do not need to be mated to the correct carburetor so yes the Mallory can be tuned.
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[Bunky67]

Ok my friend loaned me a 205t.

So can someone tell me what to set the points and timing at ?

[Glenn]

Distributor: VW 113-905-205T

Timing Set At:: 0deg TDC @ 800-950rpm w/strobe w/vacuum hose disconnected and plugged
Advance/Retard Range: Vacuum (Advance Only): 17-19deg @ 1.3 In. Hg, 32-35deg @ 3.2 In. Hg

Points are .016", Dwell is 47*
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[Bunky67]

Ok finally got the 205t in today. Runs much better still a little hesitation but much better and smoother.

Now I just need to get a new set of points anyone have a part number for the points

[tasb]

Bosch short # 01 013

and here is a useful link:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=400814&highlight=visual
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[Bunky67]

[wcfvw69]

[wcfvw69]

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=185095

You carb is probably stamped 75-1. Here's a great link from Andy w/lots of great information in it about the carbs/distributors.
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[Bunky67]

Well I will have to did up the chart but I found a chart that showed the 78 and the 105 both showing them wih power circuit but wo/ball. Is this chart incorrect?

[wcfvw69]