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> Distributor contact plate?, Points & condensor wire burned up
4x4loyr
post 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
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post Feb 7 2016, 10:07 AM
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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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