[C1] Tune Up parts for 914 distributor
05-03-2019, 02:27 AM
#1
Racer
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Tune Up parts for 914 distributor
What specific part numbers are being used with these distributors?
I just bought my first C1 (1959 with FI)
Points:
Condenser:
Cap (dual window):
Rotor:
I just bought my first C1 (1959 with FI)
Points:
Condenser:
Cap (dual window):
Rotor:
07-20-2019, 11:55 AM
#2
Racer
Thread Starter
Here's what I went with
2x Napa ECH CS7860 points
1x Napa ECH RR1750 condenser
1x Napa ECH RR1670 rotor
Dual window Cap - NOS off ebay but also found
an excellent repo
https://brillman.com/product/1958-19...p-dual-window/
Haven't tried their cap yet
https://brillman.com/product/delco-r...r-d426r-rotor/
07-20-2019, 01:36 PM
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Team Owner
As long as you avoided those "unipoints" I think you're fine..
You'll hear about point bounce with the newer sets - but how often do you go to 6500 RPM ?
I never had a problem with modern points in my 61 270hp car, even at redline...
You'll hear about point bounce with the newer sets - but how often do you go to 6500 RPM ?
I never had a problem with modern points in my 61 270hp car, even at redline...
07-20-2019, 10:54 PM
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If he's installed the point set with the weaker springs (and I don't remember the part number so I can't say...), point bounce can happen by 5000 RPM
07-21-2019, 12:35 PM
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I believe the "dual window" ...914 distributor uses the same point sets as the common single point distributors of which there are several designs available. (IIRC the previous dual point distributors used the same points as the Chevy six.) Search for threads started by me and read the "points" article for a review of the various designs and how to chose the best set for your application.
Also, since the dual points are wired in parallel, I think you can run just one set - the trailing set at about a 30-32 degree dwell angle, and it should work fine as long as you select the proper breaker arm tension for the engine's redline.
Duke
Also, since the dual points are wired in parallel, I think you can run just one set - the trailing set at about a 30-32 degree dwell angle, and it should work fine as long as you select the proper breaker arm tension for the engine's redline.
Duke
Last edited by SWCDuke; 07-21-2019 at 03:15 PM.