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Old 02-16-2021, 04:44 AM
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One last thing.
I'm really struggling with parts for this distributor. Is there an electronic alternative?

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Old 02-16-2021, 11:33 AM
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In the event that you do not have a system description/diagram, have a look at this:
https://oldmerin.net//uploads/files/e4/tsz_4.pdf

Are the distributor cap & rotor nor available? They are really the only distributor service parts.
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Old 02-17-2021, 04:50 AM
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Australia is a difficult place to get parts. I have a place in Norway and USA (Classicgarage.com) so it looks like we'll be OK.

Regarding the timing light. Is it OK to attach the dwell sensor (on the timing light device) to the coil? Just asking as the Haynes Manual has a few warnings when working on a transistorised ignition system.
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Old 02-17-2021, 08:51 AM
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If the pickup for dwell is high impedance, and without any significant capacitance, you should be OK. I believe the concern is over feeding energy back into the system, as would occur if there were substantial capacitance between the coil negative terminal and ground.
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Old 02-17-2021, 06:55 PM
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Thanks Frank.
I'll go ahead and try it before I fit all the new parts, just in case there's an issue.
Thanks for all the input, very much appreciated.
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Old 02-17-2021, 11:13 PM
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Sorry, yet another last question
I cleaned the flywheel and noticed a dowel/peg tapped in. Is this the "factory timing mark"?
Cheers
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Old 02-17-2021, 11:35 PM
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Sorry, yet another last question
I cleaned the flywheel and noticed a dowel/peg tapped in. Is this the "factory timing mark"?
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The "flywheel" that you mention is actually a dampener of harmonic torsional vibrations in the crankshaft. It is a rubber mounted inertial mass.
The peg is sensed by a magnetic pickup, and yes, the output is used by a fancy factory analysis tool to determine TDC #1.
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Old 02-18-2021, 12:55 AM
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Ok many thanks.
So the peg is no use to me for setting/adjusting the timing?
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Old 02-18-2021, 12:59 PM
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Ok many thanks.
So the peg is no use to me for setting/adjusting the timing?
Correct; you'll use the scribed degree markings on the rim of the dampener and the sharp pointer on the front of the crankcase.

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