TheSamba.com :: View topic - Closest replacement distributor to Bosch 0 231 168 005

Tue Oct 01, 2013 5:32 pm

Hi all,
I have a 2L 1977 dual carb camper.
My distributor has a lot of vertical play in it and it's generally a bit worn.
The distributor is the original - 0 231 168 005 Bosch, which I understand is the correct one for my van.

I know I can get shims, etc from the US to re-build mine, however, that's going to cost up to $70 for the part and postage. I'm investigating what would be the closest NEW, off the shelf distributor that I could buy that would have a similar profile of vac advance, etc?

I know there's plenty out there that will fit and work, but I want something as close as possible to the original. Or maybe somebody knows of somewhere that sells them re-built?

Thanks!

Tue Oct 01, 2013 7:03 pm

The Mexican dizzy is pretty much the same if you can find one.

http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm#A905205ZB

Petronix and others have dizzies that are similar as well.

Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:40 pm

Thanks for the reply! :)

Any idea which of the pertronix dizzy would be the most similar?

Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:49 pm

Nope, can't help you on that one.

Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:51 pm

Adski wrote: Hi all,
I have a 2L 1977 dual carb camper.
My distributor has a lot of vertical play in it and it's generally a bit worn.
The distributor is the original - 0 231 168 005 Bosch, which I understand is the correct one for my van.

I know I can get shims, etc from the US to re-build mine, however, that's going to cost up to $70 for the part and postage. I'm investigating what would be the closest NEW, off the shelf distributor that I could buy that would have a similar profile of vac advance, etc?

I know there's plenty out there that will fit and work, but I want something as close as possible to the original. Or maybe somebody knows of somewhere that sells them re-built?

Thanks!

These guys claim to match the stock profile you are after. In fact they have 16 position selector that lets you match a range of profiles:

http://www.123ignition.com.au/

But at a price: AUD550 :shock: