 Distributor contact plate?, Points & condensor wire burned up |
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| 4x4loyr |
 Feb 6 2016, 05:48 PM
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I'm trying to trace & fix my electrical problems (ignition and fuel pump). One thing just keeps leading to another, new problem.
The green wire from the condenser recently fried; I looked inside the distributor, and the points were burned and the interior wire was fried as well. Then I noticed that the ground wire (copper braided wire) was holding on by one thread. So, I'm looking for the following: Bosch Distributor Contact Breaker Plate Note: For Vacuum Advance distributors only PP says it is no longer available. Anyone know where I can get one? Or, if it is unavailable, what is the next best option? YELLOW = ground wire RED = crispy interior wire GREEN = burnt condenser wire (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i257.photobucket.com-17951-1454802519.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i257.photobucket.com-17951-1454802519.2.jpg) |
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| timothy_nd28 |
Feb 6 2016, 09:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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That happens when you leave the key on with the engine not running. Consider a electronic pointless module, with this you could gut all your burnt wiring.
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| 914Sixer |
Feb 7 2016, 08:05 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,897 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Plate is the same as the VW Type 1 or 3. AA has made up some reproductions. Every once in a while a NOS one shows up.
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| JeffBowlsby |
Feb 7 2016, 09:24 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,524 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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Just replace your points, condenser and use soldering wick to replace the copper braid.
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| 4x4loyr |
Feb 7 2016, 10:07 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 25-September 14 From: So Cal Member No.: 17,951 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(timothy_nd28 @ Feb 6 2016, 07:29 PM)  That happens when you leave the key on with the engine not running. Consider a electronic pointless module, with this you could gut all your burnt wiring. Yup. That's exactly what I did (while trying to diagnose my fuel pump issue). Do you have a specific suggestion as to an electronic pointless module? I'd need a new coil, too, correct. (and I still need to reconnect the ground wire inside, right?) QUOTE(914Sixer @ Feb 7 2016, 06:05 AM) Plate is the same as the VW Type 1 or 3. AA has made up some reproductions. Every once in a while a NOS one shows up. Thanks. I'll look into those QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Feb 7 2016, 07:24 AM) Just replace your points, condenser and use soldering wick to replace the copper braid. Thanks, Jeff. I've got new points & condenser ready to go. Guess I can give a try to replacing the ground wire. Suppose it'll be easier by removing the contact plate itself. |
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| timothy_nd28 |
Feb 7 2016, 12:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I know this is cheap, but I had great luck with this module.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Electronic-Ignition-...0849?nav=SEARCH You can keep your coil or replace it with something hotter. My car seemed to idle better with the new high output coil and the pointless module. I even increased the plug gap, with no ill effects. This module is still prone to fail with the key on and engine not running, so you will need to break that habit. I bought a second unit that sits in my glove box as a backup |
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| porschetub |
Feb 7 2016, 10:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,703 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Feb 8 2016, 04:24 AM) Just replace your points, condenser and use soldering wick to replace the copper braid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) kinda goes without saying really (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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