1970 280SL needs a new distributor. Where can I get one?
 

After changing the plugs, cap, and rotor, I've decided that the distributor needs to be replaced.

I took the thing out and checked the point gap on each open point and the gaps are different. Shouldnt each side be the exact same? Where do you guys get quality cheap parts?

Try Star Motor Cars in Houston. They are the lowest cost on parts.

Here is an old post with a source:

I got a rebuilt distributor from Ed Hendrich (or something like that) at EEC in Los Angeles. His email is: heidrich@sigmanet.net
His address is: 6059 Lake Murray Blvd, La
Mesa CA 91942-2506. I don't have his phone number.

The price was very reasonable and I was pleased with the distributor.

Also try:

http://www.sltechw113.com/

http://www.pgauto.com/home.htm

Provide Bosch number found on the distributor housing to the potential source. I believe a late model SL like yours is 0231 116 062

Regards,

Thanks for the replys, guys. I'll try start motor first... since its in town.

The part number is actually 0231 185 009, but you were close :)

You can also get Randy Durrance to rebuild it for you. He is a tru expert and a regular contributor to this forum.

Get Randy to rebuild it for you.

cool- how much does he charge, and how do I get a hold of him?

wdurrance@aol.com, don't know cost-when you find out, pls post

Randy quoted me around 150 (more depending on if certain parts needed to be replaced). But it turned out that AutoZone.com sells the replacement part for $190 with a $90 core refund. So I got it for 100 buck in 3 days :)

I'll let you know ho it works out

can someone please tell me what my point should be set at?

TIA

.012"

Are you sure? b/c I found this page while I was waiting for a reply and it says the setting should be .3-.4mm

http://www.durranceeng.com/dwell_settings.htm

edit: I just realized its in milimeters.... :)