Simple Distributor Part Needed for '82 SC

MAS956 · 12-10-2001, 06:03 PM

After the recent discussion here regarding distributor maintenance, I decided to follow suit and lubricate the thing. Long story short, I decided to also "fix" one of the two clips that hold down the distributor cap and I guess all the heat cycles made it brittle.

Anyone have a suggestion for me as to where I can get a replacement clip for less than the $650 it would cost to replace the distributor? I've already checked with our host.

Thanks,

RoninLB · 12-10-2001, 07:34 PM

If Pelican can't get it call Stoddard

MAS956 · 12-10-2001, 08:33 PM

Thanks - I'll give Stoddard a call in the morning.

MAS956 · 12-13-2001, 03:07 PM

Okay guys,

I've been looking for this $%^*&$* part for a while now and the best I can do is parts from a 2.7 distributor. Can anyone tell me if the clips that hold the cap on the distributor from the 2.7 will fit my SC distributor as well?

Thanks,

Early_S_Man · 12-13-2001, 03:23 PM

Mark.

Is there any way you can post a close-up picture of a side view of your remaining good clip next to a machinist's rule? If so, it ould help to give you an answer, since I have both 2.4 and 2.7 disributors here. And, several VW Beetle dizzy's, too.

There is also a possibility that the spring clip from an air-cooled VW distributor would also work! It does not have the long finger-grip tab, but that could be removed and pop-riveted to the VW clip ... it is the spring part that is important. If the length is correct, the VW part could be used directly, but a screwdriver or other prying device is needed to remove the cap, once the clip is secured.

MAS956 · 12-13-2001, 03:28 PM

Thanks, Warren,

I'll post the pic. you suggest when I get home tonight.

john walker's workshop · 12-13-2001, 03:53 PM

mark, i just happen to have an old junk dist with one clip still on it. give me your address and i'll send it to you.

MAS956 · 12-13-2001, 06:08 PM

Warren,

Here is the photo (newbie thinks) and I would be curious as to 2.7 compatibility. I have taken John Walker up on his most generous (as usual) offer to send me the clip and get me back on the road....

Cheers,

Early_S_Man · 12-13-2001, 06:53 PM

Mark,

The 2.4/2.7 clips are smaller.

From 'tangent' point to 'tangent' point ... where yours appears to be 1-5/16" ... mine is 1-1/8".

Nice going, John!

RoninLB · 12-13-2001, 07:41 PM

Some people are leaders in turning this part of the world into a class act.

MAS956 · 12-13-2001, 08:28 PM

Warren,

Thanks for checking for me - I learn more every day about this project.

Ron: Well said. My sentiments exactly. It's not even the first time that John Walker has (unsolicitedly) bailed me out. What a guy!!! I only wish I was closer to Seattle to have such a stand up wrench!

Roland Kunz · 12-13-2001, 10:43 PM

Hello

Check your local junk yards for other Volkswagen, Mercedes or BMW cars from that periode. Also some Alfas, Maserati and so on shared the same izzy bites.

Grüsse