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    Electronic distributor

    I am after an electronic distributor for our 253 van.

    No idea what sort I need.

    The mechanic suggested just getting a cheapy and then replacing the coil with a quality bosch one.

    Can anyone offer advise on what I should buy and whether it is worthwhile?

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    dont buy an aftermarket cheapy as they are crap...buy a bosch unit from a wb or vc vh vk vl commodore...generally good ones are around $195 from reputable dealers or cheaper on ebay and take a chance..

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    I've got one off a VL for mine .... much better to have original Holden then aftermarket rubbish
    4/75 HJ XX7 Sandman Panelvan ... Persian Sand currently restoring
    7/76 HX Monaro 4dr 308 4sp... Absinth Yellow and rusty as hell.. SOLD
    3/77 HX Sandman Panelvan ... Absinth Yellow and rusty as hell .. SOLD

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    Go Holden WB etc for sure. Never give any trouble.

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    Get a dissy off a WB, Change the rotor button to an XD 351 style, and the original cap will fit. :D
    BO6 = Rarer then a Sandman

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    Ok guys im not sure what to do,i would like to fit a electronic dizzi to my 308, the question is what type do i buy, there are so many on flebay.
    i know you vaners will help.

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    Quote Originally Posted by b-rock-05 View Post
    Ok guys im not sure what to do,i would like to fit a electronic dizzi to my 308, the question is what type do i buy, there are so many on flebay.
    i know you vaners will help.
    I've just done that. As the previous guys have posted, get a dissy from a V8 Blue or Black motor, also buy a brand new V8 XD/XE Falcon rotor.
    Remove the dissy cap which will be the large one and remove the rotor, add new XD/XE rotor and you can place a standard points cap on it.

    It has been recommended to use a Xd/XE coil, but also have heard I can use a 12v oil filled coil (this I am yet to test).

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    I think i used an XR700 on my GQ Patrol and never missed a beat.
    Only took about an hour to fit.
    Other then that, as i said previously, Use a WB dissy. VERY easy.
    BO6 = Rarer then a Sandman

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    Hey OZ do you have any for sale.

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    Use a Bosch coil. The other new no name ones work really well for 30 or so km's and then loose all their oil.

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