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> 123 Distributor Group Buy Thread, Replacement for NLA stock Dizzy's-Order 15 % Discount
GregAmy
post Mar 8 2020, 08:35 AM
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Hi, all. Can I get someone's known-good timing curve for a stock 2L D-Jet engine? Thanks!
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post Jun 14 2020, 06:53 AM
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Anyone use these with MSD ignition? I have heard that they may not be compatible?
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post Jun 14 2020, 09:33 AM
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I had no problems with the 123 and MSD except I had to replace the MSD Blaster coil with Bosch blue coil because the impedance on the Blaster was not correct for the 123. It’s been a couple years and a couple thousand miles with no issues.
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post Jun 14 2020, 10:22 AM
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QUOTE(michael7810 @ Jun 14 2020, 07:33 AM) *

I had no problems with the 123 and MSD except I had to replace the MSD Blaster coil with Bosch blue coil because the impedance on the Blaster was not correct for the 123. It’s been a couple years and a couple thousand miles with no issues.

That's interesting.. I might have to look at a 911 style coil..
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post Jun 14 2020, 11:48 AM
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I just checked the website and 123 recommends a coil with at least 1.0 Ohm primary resistance on 4- and 6-cylinder engines.
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post Jun 14 2020, 08:11 PM
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QUOTE(michael7810 @ Jun 14 2020, 09:48 AM) *

I just checked the website and 123 recommends a coil with at least 1.0 Ohm primary resistance on 4- and 6-cylinder engines.



So what coil fits into that range?
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post Jun 15 2020, 08:42 AM
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Stock Blue bosch will work. As will the flamethrower P/N 40611 3 ohm coil.
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post Jun 15 2020, 05:26 PM
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Looks like the 911 guys run with a blaster coil and trigger with the white wire from the msd.. Seems simple enough.
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post Jul 19 2020, 02:59 AM
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I'm going to chime into the 'what setting' debate...

I have a standard 73/74 (have never been quite sure which...) d-jet 1.7 with a retard and advance (2 pipe) distributor, and after reading the pbanders site set the 123 to '1': after all, the retard is just there for emissions and the advance will make the throttle response a bit peppier... We set the timing to 27 degrees at 3500 with the vacuum lines off.

One immediate effect was that the idle went up by around 500rpm. That's fine, it can be corrected for. But then I started getting the impression that the exhaust was smellier. Fine in the country, but in London with lots of idle, you notice it... And on reading, advancing the idle by 10 degrees might double NOX and hydrocarbon emissions...

So I just tried connecting the retard line and putting it on setting 'A', which gives factory idle retard. This seems to work nicely: smooth idle (I think because the 123 is rock solid) and to my surprise the throttle response is just fine (I don't really notice a difference with '1') and it pulls strongly and smoothly through the range. With my old distributor there was mild bogging from 1000 to 1500 and a hesitation at 2000-3000rpm. I also have a wideband AFR meter and everything is between 11.5 and 15...

So the upshot is: if you have a 74 or later, the factory correct setting is probably 'A', and actually it works really well...

alex
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post Jul 12 2021, 02:03 PM
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Hey guys. I'm install my 123ignition on a dual carb setup and not having much luck. It's stupid to say but I think I'm having wiring trouble for only three wires.
The engine is on a stand outside the car.

What I have connected is the red wire to coil (+), the blue wire connected to the battery (+), and the black wire disconnected per the instructions.

The LED does not illuminate. No green. No anything.

What am I doing wrong?

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post Jul 12 2021, 02:11 PM
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Disregard. The blue wire goes to battery negative.
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post Feb 5 2023, 08:18 PM
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Any new developments with the 1-2-3s ? Mine had worked perfect since installation
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post Feb 17 2023, 09:35 AM
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Hi

I'm interested in purchasing a 123 distributor for my 2270. Is there a point of contact on the World or a recommended website to purchase from?

Thanks
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post Feb 17 2023, 10:51 AM
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Any new developments with the 1-2-3s ? Mine had worked perfect since installation



Been running mine for a few years without any issue. Was worried that it may not last given how hot it gets, but so far so good.
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post Feb 17 2023, 03:20 PM
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I'm interested in buying one as well. Was hoping for another Group buy offer but no luck so far... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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