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Zylinderkopf Samba Member
Joined: September 09, 2012 Posts: 679 Location: SE Oklahoma
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:08 pm Post subject: How do you take a distributor apart? |
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running a 205k on my '66 beetle. I want to add a couple of shims and a fiber washer to the bottom of the shaft but can't figure out how to strip it down enough to fit them. Help anyone?
_________________ 1963 Beetle
1966 Beetle 1300
1970 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1971 Super Beetle
1974 Thing
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Eric&Barb Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2004 Posts: 24671 Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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Mark both the drive shaft and drive gear, so when you put them back together they are the same way.
Remove the spring like retainer around the drive gear and knock out the pin. _________________ In Stereo, Where Available! |
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diablosandwich Samba Member
Joined: January 15, 2012 Posts: 469 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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Where did you find the fiber washers and shims for the 205K? _________________ 1966 Java Greens |
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thomas. Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2010 Posts: 1288 Location: South West (Pa.)
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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After you mark it . Take the wire retainer off . There's a pin that goes through the drive that has to be knocked out. I set it in a vice and knock it out with a hammer and a steel punch.It can be stubborn to get out too.Easier to get back in though. If you're just adding to the bottom that's all the further you have to go.
I've seen the bosch kits for sale on ebay for $33 shipped. You might look at Jegs or Summit if you only need a few . Or Glenn. His website is a world of info on how to disassemble.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOSCH-Distributor-Repair-K...mp;vxp=mtr |
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Zylinderkopf Samba Member
Joined: September 09, 2012 Posts: 679 Location: SE Oklahoma
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks everyone for your replies. I am attaching a diagram of a distributor. Found it in a German shop manual. So I'm having a tough time getting that pin (#16) out....I got maybe 1/4 of it sticking out but I need to get a smaller punch...
_________________ 1963 Beetle
1966 Beetle 1300
1970 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1971 Super Beetle
1974 Thing
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tasb The Distributor Distributor
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 6371 Location: Pentwater, Michigan
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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The correct sized punch and a bfh are essential. Don't be afraid to smack it good and hard. If its partially removed it will come out. _________________ Roads Scholar &
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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tasb wrote: |
The correct sized punch and a bfh are essential. Don't be afraid to smack it good and hard. If its partially removed it will come out. |
If it doesn't come out, get a bigger hammer. _________________ Glenn
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spanky324 Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2006 Posts: 1070 Location: Greeley Pa
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:57 am Post subject: |
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Right size punch does it! |
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Zylinderkopf Samba Member
Joined: September 09, 2012 Posts: 679 Location: SE Oklahoma
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 10:40 am Post subject: |
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Thanks guys - needed the encouragement to hit the damn thing harder - finally got that pin out, added the shims, cleaned and lubed everything and reassembled. Held my breath as I turned the key and it started right up! Readjusted timing and it's running great! In the words of Hannibal from the "A team": "I just love it when a plan comes together!" _________________ 1963 Beetle
1966 Beetle 1300
1970 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1971 Super Beetle
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Eric&Barb Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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Good to hear it is working for you. Now set the dwell.... _________________ In Stereo, Where Available! |
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Zylinderkopf Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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Eric&Barb wrote: |
Good to hear it is working for you. Now set the dwell.... |
...my least favorite part of a tune up! All that fidgeting with the point gap ! _________________ 1963 Beetle
1966 Beetle 1300
1970 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1971 Super Beetle
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