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> Replacing Points, pertronix ignitor
Alphaogre
post Jan 14 2014, 11:14 AM
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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!
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Java2570
post Jan 23 2014, 07:46 AM
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Marcus makes some good points above, I noticed when I first installed a Pertronix that it will change your timing somewhat. You will need to reset your timing!
Also, in regards to tapping the magnet sleeve down, I've always been able to seat them by hand but sometimes it's maddening to achieve. Keep working it around until you find the sweet spot because sometimes they'll only seat in one specific position. I would only resort to tapping it down with the hammer if all else fails. I tried that one time and promptly broke the fiber washers in my dizzy shaft; ruined the dizzy!!
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