Testing A Distributor

[Monkey 0]

I am trying to get a car started which was wired a little 'creatively' - so I have started from scratch.

 

I am happy with the wiring, and have sourced a new coil and ignition amp... but finding a new distributor is proving to be a little bit of a challenge!

 

Can anybody point me in the direction of a method of testing the distributor please?

 

Thanks in advance!

[farmer 328 1 Cars]

Have you got a dizzy?

 

If so send it to these guys if you want some peace of mind.

 

http://www.h-h-ignitionsolutions.co.uk/

[Monkey 0]

Cheers - called them this morning as it goes!

 

I just wanted to try and use what I have to get the car going to check for other issues, but this is the 1 part I am not 100% on whether it's good or not, as other ignition bits I have sourced new ones, this hasn't been made since 1999 by Bosch it seems, which could be the thing that kills 205s in numbers!

[farmer 328 1 Cars]

When sold from Pug they were 500 quid or so.

 

I have basically a brand new one here which was even hard to find.

[Monkey 0]

Do you need the one you have sat there? ;)

 

I know I am clutching at straws, after some researching, but needs must!

[Tom Fenton 1,548]

Why the obsession with fitting new parts? Personally before throwing good money after bad I would try what you have. You may be surprised. The 205 dizzy is a very simple thing there is not much that can go wrong.

[Monkey 0]

The main thing is the vacuum advance was pulled and not made off when it was done, so it's been freely moving about as far as I can tell which is not entirely ideal and may not have done it any favours.

 

I will indeed be trying with the part I have, but just also would like to cover my bases and have an option there

[farmer 328 1 Cars]

I would defo look at a refurbishment if it eases your fears as a such.

[Monkey 0]

Cheers I am going to have a crack at it tonight, will report back how I get on!

[Monkey 0]

So - distributor is working nicely, and the new test loom that was made up last night has provided a lovelly spark!

 

In other news the FPR Ebay special edition seems a bit dodgy, and the R1 carbs are gushing fuel out. I think it's time to get a new pump that's for cabs, and to lose the nice Facet piston jobby that's been installed.

 

Also it appears fuel soaked air filters are fairly combustable! Oh the joys...