Distributor - Page 2

Notlob · Jan 2nd, 2014, 11:15

Guys,

Thanks so much for your help, will be on to Simon later this morning.

Cheers
Dave

Bladerider · Jan 2nd, 2014, 11:54

CAUTION
There is a discrepancy between part numbers on Simon's web site and CVI's,so talk to Simon rather than order off the web site.

Notlob · Jan 2nd, 2014, 12:08

Will Do,

Have just rung and he's closed until Monday and whilst the on-line service is still available I'll wait to speak to him on Monday.

Dave

Volvorama · Jan 2nd, 2014, 21:47

Sounds like what I'd call a B18B dizzy. The points are a pain on those but another source of problems is where the low tension wire (ie the 12V one) attaches to the distributor by a fiddly little bolt that also connects to the points. The insulation that stops the circuit earthing out on the distributor body can get displaced or can break down. Worth checking. See if the circuit is live when the points are open.
You can remove the whole distributor without disturbing the timing by undoing the two 1/2 inch AF bolts on the base. This makes sorting the points out much easier. Make a note of which way the rotor arm is pointing so you can put it back in easily.

Bladerider · Jan 8th, 2014, 12:05

Any joy getting the correct points?
Out of interest, who has/had the error on their web site?

Notlob · Jan 8th, 2014, 18:40

Received a nice delivery yesterday of points, condensor, rotor arm, dizzy cap, leads and plugs + free lollypop courtesy of Brookhouse!.

I don't think the website was wrong, just that they were showing a set of points which fits one of the dizzys used on the Amazon. Once I'd got the number of the dizzy that's on my car then Simon straight away was able to supply the correct parts.

Just waiting for some time with decent weather now, as sods law the car failed whilst on the drive rather then in the garage!

Dave

John Halford · Jan 10th, 2014, 16:34

Your engine is going to love that lot (maybe not the lollipop)!

I replaced the points on my 131 (B20) the other day and it made a huge difference to how easily the car started and ran. Looking at the old points I'm surprised it was running at all (I took some close-up photos: see my blog .

By the way, I got the replacement points from my local Wilco Motorists Discount. They were made by CI and have the numbers XCS126 and INTR.22050 on the box.

Now the passenger's window has just fallen to the bottom of the door and I'm struggling to get the winder off...

Derek UK · Jan 10th, 2014, 23:47

Eeeek, nasty. I think I'd be tempted to also change the condenser. Hopefully you'll get a good one, as even new ones can be dodgy now days. Stick the old one in your toolbox just in case.

Looks as if a bit of lube around the place might also be a good idea.

Notlob · Jan 12th, 2014, 13:30

Job done and as with John the car now starts and runs much better.

All fine with the low tension wire but as Volvorama says the bolt which fixes the wireto the dizzy as well as to the points and condensor is a bit if a fiddly pain!

Biggest surprise for me was when it started first time. My level of mechanical competence (or incompetence) usually result in me forgetting to connect or breaking something!!

Happy days

Dave

Bladerider · Jan 13th, 2014, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Notlob

Biggest surprise for me was when it started first time. My level of mechanical competence (or incompetence) usually result in me forgetting to connect or breaking something!!

Happy days

Dave

Well done Dave, the more you fiddle, the more competent you become. Great isn't it.

Jan 2nd, 2014, 11:54	#12
Bladerider Amazoniac Last Online: Nov 18th, 2014 13:53 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Essex	CAUTION There is a discrepancy between part numbers on Simon's web site and CVI's,so talk to Simon rather than order off the web site. __________________ 1966 122S registered 1/1/67. Metallic Blue moving to original Horizon Blue during restore like this one.

Jan 2nd, 2014, 21:47	#14
Volvorama Too many cats Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 09:02 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Birmingham	Idea Sounds like what I'd call a B18B dizzy. The points are a pain on those but another source of problems is where the low tension wire (ie the 12V one) attaches to the distributor by a fiddly little bolt that also connects to the points. The insulation that stops the circuit earthing out on the distributor body can get displaced or can break down. Worth checking. See if the circuit is live when the points are open. You can remove the whole distributor without disturbing the timing by undoing the two 1/2 inch AF bolts on the base. This makes sorting the points out much easier. Make a note of which way the rotor arm is pointing so you can put it back in easily. __________________ Mark

Jan 8th, 2014, 12:05	#15
Bladerider Amazoniac Last Online: Nov 18th, 2014 13:53 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Essex	Any joy getting the correct points? Out of interest, who has/had the error on their web site? __________________ 1966 122S registered 1/1/67. Metallic Blue moving to original Horizon Blue during restore like this one.

Jan 2nd, 2014, 11:15	#11
Notlob Senior Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2024 23:14 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southport	Guys, Thanks so much for your help, will be on to Simon later this morning. Cheers Dave

Jan 2nd, 2014, 12:08	#13
Notlob Senior Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2024 23:14 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southport	Will Do, Have just rung and he's closed until Monday and whilst the on-line service is still available I'll wait to speak to him on Monday. Dave

Jan 8th, 2014, 18:40	#16
Notlob Senior Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2024 23:14 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southport	Received a nice delivery yesterday of points, condensor, rotor arm, dizzy cap, leads and plugs + free lollypop courtesy of Brookhouse!. I don't think the website was wrong, just that they were showing a set of points which fits one of the dizzys used on the Amazon. Once I'd got the number of the dizzy that's on my car then Simon straight away was able to supply the correct parts. Just waiting for some time with decent weather now, as sods law the car failed whilst on the drive rather then in the garage! Dave

Jan 10th, 2014, 16:34	#17
John Halford New Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2024 14:01 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Market Drayton	Your engine is going to love that lot (maybe not the lollipop)! I replaced the points on my 131 (B20) the other day and it made a huge difference to how easily the car started and ran. Looking at the old points I'm surprised it was running at all (I took some close-up photos: see my blog . By the way, I got the replacement points from my local Wilco Motorists Discount. They were made by CI and have the numbers XCS126 and INTR.22050 on the box. Now the passenger's window has just fallen to the bottom of the door and I'm struggling to get the winder off...

Jan 10th, 2014, 23:47	#18
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:45 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Eeeek, nasty. I think I'd be tempted to also change the condenser. Hopefully you'll get a good one, as even new ones can be dodgy now days. Stick the old one in your toolbox just in case. Looks as if a bit of lube around the place might also be a good idea.

Jan 12th, 2014, 13:30	#19
Notlob Senior Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2024 23:14 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southport	Job done and as with John the car now starts and runs much better. All fine with the low tension wire but as Volvorama says the bolt which fixes the wireto the dizzy as well as to the points and condensor is a bit if a fiddly pain! Biggest surprise for me was when it started first time. My level of mechanical competence (or incompetence) usually result in me forgetting to connect or breaking something!! Happy days Dave

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