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Re: Powerspark Distributor - any good?
Posted: 06 Jan 2015, 06:11
by itchyfeet
300CE wrote:Paul, you are a gentleman & a scholar sir! Cheers for posting this up - it doesn't look too bad at all & will provide an update once its all been done - I'm probably going to go for a new vacuum unit from Brickwerks as well so fingers crossed all should be tickety-boo once done.
Worth getting a new oil seal too for the shaft to engine block, be warned you need to push hard on the dizzy to get the new seal past the block so only press on the cap, pinch bolt plate needs to be loose as you will need to turn the dizzy a bit too.
Re: Powerspark Distributor - any good?
Posted: 06 Jan 2015, 09:17
by 300CE
CovKid wrote:Don't think you'll have a problem. Just carefully set aside every screw and circlip then clean methodically as you go. The bottom weights just need a very light oil - nothing more. The main thing is to ensure you get a smooth movement of the plate via the vacuum movement and you should get many years good service.
We should point out that on a points-based dizzy, the lobes on the central shaft would wear but you won't have that problem with the electronic one. You can get wear in the central shaft (play) but that shouldn't matter too much. The felt pad in the middle acts a a sponge to help retain oil and only needs a couple of drops to keep the shaft lubricated. I have in the past had worn dizzy shafts reworked by a guy with a lathe with great results. Definately hang on to what you've got. It should out-live you.
itchyfeet wrote:300CE wrote:Paul, you are a gentleman & a scholar sir! Cheers for posting this up - it doesn't look too bad at all & will provide an update once its all been done - I'm probably going to go for a new vacuum unit from Brickwerks as well so fingers crossed all should be tickety-boo once done.
Worth getting a new oil seal too for the shaft to engine block, be warned you need to push hard on the dizzy to get the new seal past the block so only press on the cap, pinch bolt plate needs to be loose as you will need to turn the dizzy a bit too.
Will do chaps - cheers for the additional info. Off the top of your head, can i get the new oil seal from Brickwerks as well?
Re: Powerspark Distributor - any good?
Posted: 06 Jan 2015, 12:19
by CovKid
Yep - everyone does them to my knowledge.
Re: Powerspark Distributor - any good?
Posted: 06 Jan 2015, 12:46
by what2do
Be sure to set your timing gun accordingly when setting things up again. Cough cough splutter - Itchy!!!!!
Re: Powerspark Distributor - any good?
Posted: 06 Jan 2015, 12:55
by itchyfeet
yeh that's caught me out a few times times because I previously had a timing gun without adjustable angle and the knob spins around very easily.
Handy to see if the vac advance is working though.
Re: Powerspark Distributor - any good?
Posted: 06 Jan 2015, 13:16
by 300CE
itchyfeet wrote:yeh that's caught me out a few times times because I previously had a timing gun without adjustable angle and the knob spins around very easily.
Handy to see if the vac advance is working though.
Thanks again all!! Whilst you're on itchy/what2d - i notice you are both based in and around Salisbury which is near to where my folks live (Downton). My dad has a 1973 Bay Window and is looking on getting a new clutch fitted and the twin carbs set up. Can you recommend any places nearby that'd be able to do this?!
Cheers in advance!
Re: Powerspark Distributor - any good?
Posted: 06 Jan 2015, 16:18
by CovKid
...and if you know a good Barber.....
Re: Powerspark Distributor - any good?
Posted: 06 Jan 2015, 17:42
by itchyfeet
300CE wrote:
My dad has a 1973 Bay Window and is looking on getting a new clutch fitted and the twin carbs set up. Can you recommend any places nearby that'd be able to do this?!
Cheers in advance!
Sorry don't know as I do most myself, haircuts included (sorry I'm not volenteering
)
Nice place to live
think I saw a reccomendation on here will have a search...
looks like it was you...
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also another here...
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Re: Powerspark Distributor - any good?
Posted: 06 Jan 2015, 18:03
by 300CE
CovKid wrote:...and if you know a good Barber.....
Yeah, Avons are ok for servicing & could probably do the clutch, but he wants to get the carbs set up from a firm who really knows the engines inside out (he's a fussy bugger) & will probably get both done at the same time. I'll forward that link to Kombi klassics to him.
Re: Powerspark Distributor - any good?
Posted: 06 Jan 2015, 19:11
by what2do
I know a great guy that does vans and has had a few of those curvy predecessors to the T3 - I won't hold it against him! He'd do the clutch, no bother and is extremely good value. I doubt he's the van for setting up the carbs though. Let me know if you're interested, he's over by Salisbury race course.
Re: Powerspark Distributor - any good?
Posted: 07 Jan 2015, 08:34
by ghost123uk
Re: Powerspark Distributor - any good?
Posted: 07 Jan 2015, 09:10
by 300CE
Re: Powerspark Distributor - any good?
Posted: 08 Feb 2015, 18:53
by 300CE
Thought I'd provide an update on this one peeps - I stripped the top of the dizzy and gave it a good clean - was told that it could be the base plate sticking as this causes said symptoms. After a thorough clean and lube, the old girl has been starting, driving & ticking over beautifully so thanks again everyone for all your help and advice. Certainly saved me laying out for a new dizzy!
Re: Powerspark Distributor - any good?
Posted: 09 Feb 2015, 09:24
by CovKid
Over time, the plate gets gunked up and doesn't snap back smartly as it should. Its possible to lube in situ or even spray it to hell with plusgas in an emergency but a proper strip down and oil is always preferable. Great that you had a go.
Re: Powerspark Distributor - any good?
Posted: 09 Feb 2015, 14:37
by 300CE
Cheers Ralph
