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Post by theblade on Feb 13, 2018 12:51:30 GMT 1
Having had problems with the distributor fitted to my "510" Datsun L16 engine i was wondering if fitting an electronic distributor would give me a better spark , better fuel consumption ?
These distributors are advertised on Ebay at apprximately £60 - £65 each and I guess made in China
Any comments would be appreciated as I think the basic idea is to do away with the contact breaker points
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Post by dave45 on Feb 13, 2018 19:00:26 GMT 1
I've seen these too. I would like to know of any experiences good or bad.
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Post by rallynavigator on Feb 13, 2018 20:12:25 GMT 1
Having had problems with the distributor fitted to my "510" Datsun L16 engine i was wondering if fitting an electronic distributor would give me a better spark , better fuel consumption ? These distributors are advertised on Ebay at apprximately £60 - £65 each and I guess made in China Any comments would be appreciated as I think the basic idea is to do away with the contact breaker points Depends on what the problem is with your distributor. I had various conversations with an eBay seller of Chinese electronic distributors for our Stanza T11, and they could give no guarantee that the one they specify/identify would actually fit! Better still to retain your distributor and fit a Powerspark electronic ignition kit. powerspark.co.uk/electronic-ignition-kits/4-cylinder/I can highly recommend Powerspark. |
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Post by antdat on Feb 14, 2018 7:45:50 GMT 1
I also fitted a powerspark system into one of my Datsuns and can highly recommend, I plan on fitting one into my 510 once at that stage
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Post by datsfun on Feb 16, 2018 19:37:03 GMT 1
Having had problems with the distributor fitted to my "510" Datsun L16 engine i was wondering if fitting an electronic distributor would give me a better spark , better fuel consumption ? These distributors are advertised on Ebay at apprximately £60 - £65 each and I guess made in China Any comments would be appreciated as I think the basic idea is to do away with the contact breaker points My vote would be to find a used unit from Australia. Yes it will cost double if not more...:-( But the electronic distributors fitted to series II bluebirds were supplied by factory, use bosch components and also a high power coil ( you can buy a new bosch coil that works with the application). This is the customary upgrade done down under for the 4 cyl L series cars and this set up can cope with big power engines too. |
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Post by antdat on Feb 18, 2018 22:34:20 GMT 1
I have a electronic dizzy from Australia for the L Series but I'm still going down the powerspark system because it looks much neater
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Post by dave45 on Feb 19, 2018 0:23:44 GMT 1
Can't suss out which powerspark system I need for my a14 engine. Think I need a k27 system but any guidance is welcome please!
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Post by theblade on Feb 23, 2018 12:02:28 GMT 1
Having read the replies and reviews I have ordered the Power Spark K27 electronic kit and will update when fitted 🤓
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Post by dave45 on Feb 27, 2018 22:57:37 GMT 1
What distributor is fitted to yours? Mine is a D414-97 but I can't find a kit to suit it. The dizzy in my A12 is a D411-89. Found a kit for that no probes. That uses the K27. Both dizzy's look identical. Not sure whether to have a punt.
Help!
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Post by theblade on Mar 12, 2018 12:19:09 GMT 1
I have received the k27 electronic kit and went ahead and fitted it to a spare distributor that I have. Problem ! Fitted the base plate holding the electronic device and then attempted to fit the trigger but it fouled on one of the attachment screws!!
I contacted Powerspark and sent them pictures of the problem . They replied promptly and said that this was a very early Hitachi distributor but suggested I shave off the trigger to give clearance. I have now gained clearance by taking a “slice” off the offending screw.
The next task is to check the timing so have purchased a decent timing light, much brighter than the old type......the car should be ready for showtime....By the way the car appears in the latest Retro Japanese magazine after they made a photo shoot following our appearance at the the Margate classic car show last year.😇
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Post by dave45 on May 31, 2018 22:26:27 GMT 1
Problem solved!I don't mind trimming the base plate screw. Hows the performance?
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