Replacing Points, pertronix ignitor Options

[Alphaogre]

I have been talking with some people that have similar VW motors and have replaced the points with a system much like the ignitor system from Protronix. I was checking to see if anyone on here had done this for their 914 and if so which one?

Im looking to do this for my 1970 914 1.7 with dual webber 44s. Protronix is saying they need the current distributor part number to let me know which one of thier systems would work, but I can not find anything on the distributer other then a Bosch logo and "made in Germany". Is there anywhere I can find the stock points and distributer information?

Here is the site.

http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx

Thanks!

[r3dplanet]

Just wanted too add that I have both a Pertronix AND Weber 44s on my 1.7 and they both work super. The Webers had to use 28mm chokes, which I found from only one supplier. After that I was able to fine tune it with an O2 meter. They work great.

http://www.mooreparts.com/5613-WEBVENT44-28/

I had a similar problem with my Pertronix install that ended up being the points plate that the module mounts to inside the distributor. The plate itself was stuck and in the wrong position. Why? Because the points plate I bought was an AA special. Make sure that you can freely and easily rotate the points plate back and forth. It only travels 10-20mm I think..

In this process have you adjusted the timing or removed the distributor? Are you getting 12v measured from the red wire and chassis or battery ground. One other item: many have found that installing the magnetic pickup ring around the shaft takes a surprising amount of force to fully seat. I used a deep socket and lightly tapped it on with a small hammer. If it sits too high, it can't make contact with the Ignitor unit. Can you show us a photo of your installation?

One flaw with this Ignitor I module is that IF the rotor is pointing directly at one of the distributor posts AND you leave the keys in the ACC/ON position without starting the car (like listening to the radio while waiting for the AAA guy to arrive) the Ignitor will cook itself. That problem was solved with the Ignitor II (Part# 91847V). FYI.

-marcus