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Posted by: Tdskip Jun 25 2019, 10:45 AM

Use it to replace a Bosch 009?

Sell it?

Frame it?

Use as desk art?

What say you?

Posted by: johnhora Jun 25 2019, 10:56 AM

If in good shape they are fine and worth some $$ selling.

Some like them better than the 009 for track applications.

They were used on the 356.

Posted by: SirAndy Jun 25 2019, 11:00 AM

I tossed mine that came with a carb converted motor many years ago. Nobody wanted it ...

Posted by: Jonathan Livesay Jun 25 2019, 11:01 AM

I have one on my '66 912 and one on one of my 914's (the one with webers, obviously). They have a better advance curve than 009's for just about anything but a small VW type 1. I'll accept it if you want to get rid of it.

Posted by: Tdskip Jun 25 2019, 12:18 PM

Thanks gentlemen, will likely hold on to it for now and see if I have a use before parting with it.

Appreciate the feedback.

Posted by: Crudbud Jun 25 2019, 01:17 PM

I have an Aluminum cased 050. Were there ever steel cased ones like the old 010 distributors? I ask because the mfg. quality isn't very good.

Posted by: bbrock Jun 25 2019, 03:47 PM

You got me curious so I grabbed a magnet and pulled my NOS 050 out and tested. Yep, it's steel. Purchased around 1989 and never used. I plan to include it in the fire sale at the end of my build but will entertain offers.