Tom:

No, it broke coming off and the new points didn't have a new one.

The oil is probably coming from the mess I made getting my mechanical advance to work -- lots of PB Blaster, ATF, and oil in the center of the shaft, and I guess I didn't clean it up to well. That and 10,000 miles on the points. Probably time for a Pertronix Hall effect. In fact, I'm looking that up right now!

Sounds as if you have a spring loose. Sadly, you will have to get the pin out of the gear to get it apart, and I gave up trying to drive it out. Will probably have to heat it up good with a propane torch sometime and get it apart, put new seals and new bushing in.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

I saw an auction on eBay motors for 3 distributors a while back. I was thinking about it but shipping alone was $15...
If it comes up again I'll bid on it and you can pitch in 1/3 of the price if you want one of them!

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2021 Charger Scat Pack Widebody "Sinabee"
2018 Durango R/T

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1972 280SE 4.5
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited "Hefe", 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo "Jeepy", 2006 Charger R/T "Hemi"
1999 Chrysler 300M - RIP @ 221k

I have 2 of them...One from a 380(1983) and One from a 450(1977)....If you are interested just email me....

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James A. Harris

It's a nice idea but I don't think they'd work - arent they breakerless? My distributor is probably different.

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2021 Charger Scat Pack Widebody "Sinabee"
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1972 280SE 4.5
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited "Hefe", 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo "Jeepy", 2006 Charger R/T "Hemi"
1999 Chrysler 300M - RIP @ 221k

The advance curve is probably different, but there is no reason not to use a breakerless ignition. You might have to find the appropriate switching unit and coil in the yard, though. Physically, they will fit, especially the 77.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

And, unfortunatley, the likelihood of me finding that is slim. I'll check the 420SEL next time I go, if it's still there.

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Current:
2021 Charger Scat Pack Widebody "Sinabee"
2018 Durango R/T

Previous:
1972 280SE 4.5
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited "Hefe", 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo "Jeepy", 2006 Charger R/T "Hemi"
1999 Chrysler 300M - RIP @ 221k