Distributor question

[Globedog12]

I have a 76 bus from CA the current distributor is a 0231 170 034. From what I can tell this is from a Beetle? Should I change it out or is it ok?

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1976 VW Type 2 Original fuel injection

[Glenn]

The correct distributor is a 021-905-205P, but the 034 you have has very similar specs.

So if it's running OK... leave it alone.
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[Glenn]

Beetle 1974 * 1600 Federal Manual Trans

Distributor: VW 043-905-205, Bosch 0231 170 034
Can Use: VW 113-905-205AL, Bosch 0231 146 101, VW 043 905 205 ZB (Mexico) (See Note Below)
Timing Set At:: 7.5deg BTDC @ 800-950rpm w/strobe and w/single vacuum hose disconnected and plugged
Advance/Retard Range: Vacuum: 8-12deg Adv; Centrifugal: 7-12deg @ 1600rpm, 20-25deg @ 3800rpm



Bus & Pickup Late 1976-1978 All States, 1979 Federal * 2000

Distributor: VW 021-905-205P, Bosch 0231 168 005 > 022-905-205S, 0231 170 093
Timing Set At:: 7.5deg BTDC @ 850-950 rpm (Man Trans), 900-1000 rpm (Auto Trans) w/strobe, vacuum hose connected
Advance/Retard Range: Vacuum: 8.5-11deg Adv @ 7.9 In. Hg; Centrifugal: 8-13deg @ 1600 rpm, 20.5-24.5 @ 3400 rpm
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[Globedog12]

Thanks!
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1976 VW Type 2 Original fuel injection

[aeromech]

https://oldvolkshome.wetwesties.org/ignition.htm
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[heimlich]

It is ok to leave that distributor in your engine. It has not similar but identical specifications to the original distributor. VW made many distributors that were identical except the number that was stamped on them.
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