New Distributor

[George Watkinson]

Hi guys,
I’ve got a 240 that I’m coming to the end of restoring. It appears the distributor doesn’t work and so will need to buy a new one. Can anyone recommend a new distributor. It seems they are unavailable in the uk so will have to get overseas. I have a 260 engine and have gone for an electronic ignition so will need to match up. Pics attached of the ignition and the distributor that doesn’t work. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks all.
George

 

[jonbills]

not much can go wrong with the distributor body, don't you just need a new pertronix/aldon igniter?

 

[uk66fastback]

123ignition … the perfect opportunity to fit one!

 

[MCBladeRun]

Hi George, when I looked at mine, my pertronix had slightly worn which causes firing issues

Under the distributor cap there's a round plastic ring with copper contacts that should be under green transparent tape. If that's worn, it fails to fire properly, and it can wear at the sensor (see pic, it's at the bottom of the distributor and has the white and red wire to it)

 

[George Watkinson]

123ignition … the perfect opportunity to fit one!

Thanks. Can you recommend somewhere to get one? I’ve found this place in Germany. What do you think? https://www.123ignition.de/123-igni...ibutor-nissan-datsun-240z-260z-280zx-usb.aspx

 

[uk66fastback]

Looks as good as anywhere. I think I got mine from Holland. Works a treat …!

 

[Bazzateer]

You could contact H&H Ignitions to see if they can rebuild yours?

 

[jonbills]

You could contact H&H Ignitions to see if they can rebuild yours?

apparently their Pizzas aren't very good.

 

[Bazzateer]

I didn't see that, clearly a chap who's on the ball, not!

I've seen articles on H&H in the classic car press and they've always had good reports.
I'd certainly look into having the existing dizzy refurbed by them, maybe even converted to electronic as well. Just avoid the pizzas.

 

[nospark]

If your going for a 123distributor try SCPARTS. www.scparts.co.uk . I got mine from them a couple of years ago so you will need to see if they are competitively priced. Can recommend the 123distributor.

 

[George Watkinson]

Thanks all. Really helpful. I bought a 123 distributor in the end. It’s great

 

[uk66fastback]

Excellent.