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  1. 09-08-2004, 01:00 PM #1
    philip guiral
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    distributor problem

    I've found that the distributor on my 73 911S does not give me enough advance. It may be from a T or E. Does anyone have a source for new one or a place to rebuild it?
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  2. 09-08-2004, 03:28 PM #2
    Wolf Knierim
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    Philip,
    How are you checking your advance?
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  3. 09-08-2004, 05:55 PM #3
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    First check to make sure which distributor you have. Then ensure the correct advance at high RPM (about 35 degrees at 6000 RPM if I recall correctly). If that is right, and the car does not idle down, then the problem is typically a stuck advance mechanism in the distributor.
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  4. 11-23-2004, 03:07 PM #4
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    Hi Philip

    Did you ever figure out the issues with your distributor? Or did you find someone to rebuild it? I'm having a misfire problem with my '69S. It really cacks out at around 3000 rpm. My mechanics says it has a much too agressive advance curve and suspects problems with the distributor. We're thinking it needs a rebuild.

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  5. 11-24-2004, 10:38 AM #5
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    Here is the shop I used to recurve my dist. It was only $35 and it was done the same day.
    http://ignitioneering.com/index.htm

    Also make sure to lube the shaft, pull up the felt and drop some oil in. This should be done on a regular basis. Also go on pelican and search for distributor posts and comments from Warren (early_s_man) he can help you out.
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