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Posted by: saigon71 Apr 19 2020, 08:24 AM

I'm rebuilding the disty for a 73 2.0. The points plates are rusty and the ground strap is broken.

I've got a nice points plate in stock from a 1.7 and was considering using that one.

Will this cause me any problems?

Thanks!

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Posted by: JeffBowlsby Apr 19 2020, 09:01 AM

Why not try to save this one? Soak it in apple cider vinegar to remove the rust, then give it a thin coat of oil.

Posted by: IronHillRestorations Apr 19 2020, 09:06 AM

They used to be available new. I had a couple NOS ones, let me check

Posted by: 914Sixer Apr 19 2020, 09:20 AM

NLA for some time. Uses VW Type 311.905.227 points plate. NOT listed in the PET. Bosch 1 237 110 161 000 (152) This is how I repaired mine. AA has reproductions.

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Posted by: bdstone914 Apr 19 2020, 10:37 AM

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I'm rebuilding the disty for a 73 2.0. The points plates are rusty and the ground strap is broken.

I've got a nice points plate in stock from a 1.7 and was considering using that one.

Will this cause me any problems?

Thanks!

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I have many parts distributors and can pull a good one. As a back up clean tours,an resoldier the ground strap.
I have one soaking now
Bruce

Posted by: saigon71 Apr 19 2020, 07:00 PM

I cleaned up another set I had laying around and installed a new ground strap. Thank you for all the replies.

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