Pick up points in Marelli Distributor

[cheeky monkey]

Hi

I was investigating a fuel starvation issue (i think i have blocked carb jets that a lot of people have mentioned on the forum) and thought id check a few other bits like the dizzy cap whilst i was down there. I couldnt believe the state of the pick up wires leading into the distributor.. chewed up, exposed and one even broken.. so got no idea how ive been starting.!. Anyone know where i can get a replacement pick up in the UK,  and is this a common fault.?.. I guess the whole lot starts rubbing together against the cap over the years

cheers
Graham

[Neil-yaj396]

Wouldn't it be easier to make some wires up with crimped spade terminals? Most motoring shops sell wire and terminals, mainly for the big car hi-fi market. You just need a crimping tool then, again fairly cheap and I've used mine many times over the years.

[cheeky monkey]

Hi Neil
sorry, probably being thick here.. But terminals to fit into where?. the section above the magnet that the wires go into doesnt allow any movement or opening to do that. 

cheers
G

[thecolonel]

I would contact the local Bosch agent, pick up leads can be common to a lot of engines.

making your own can be problematical due to original lead resistance.

Geoff

[monte]

Try monte hospital ,its probably the same as used on the series 2 montes , they normally have them in stock

[cheeky monkey]

cheers guys,
the monte one does look the same. i will try them.

G

[Neil-yaj396]

Wouldn't it be easier to make some wires up with crimped spade terminals? Most motoring shops sell wire and terminals, mainly for the big car hi-fi market. You just need a crimping tool then, again fairly cheap and I've used mine many times over the years.

Sorry, was thinking of the wire outside the dizzy cap, I can see now that you mean inside.

[cheeky monkey]

new part from monte hospital fitted and looking fine. just waiting 4 the weber dat 32 gasket kit to arrive & then when carb been cleaned out and put back together hoping it will fire up 1st time.