Calling on the Dizzy and Electronic Ignition Experts, Need Advice Options

[Larouex]

I am converting to an electronic ignition. The engine is a 1974 2.0 with the original fuel injection. I have new trigger points and a new dizzy base plate from AA.

I have the following parts…

• 1972 1.8 Dizzy
• 1974 1.7 Dizzy
• 1974 2.0 Dizzy – Correct part for the car. # 231 174 011
• A VW one the P.O. had put on the car.

The 2.0 one is sloppy to say the least. What can I swap and should I build the best one from the parts. What advice do you have as this is not my area of expertise.

I do have a meter for dwell and a timing light, so I think I can get this work done.

Larryj

[PabloZ]

I have a similar dilema w/a '73 2.0 D-FI...the vacuum advance dashpot is bad and a repacement costs $150-170 vs. a new 009 or 050 Bosch centrifugal advance w/ electronics already installed for $100. What is the best way to go?

Thanks,
PZ

[Cap'n Krusty]

I have a similar dilema w/a '73 2.0 D-FI...the vacuum advance dashpot is bad and a repacement costs $150-170 vs. a new 009 or 050 Bosch centrifugal advance w/ electronics already installed for $100. What is the best way to go?

Thanks,
PZ

The 009 (BAD) and the 050 (better) will be fine, if you don't need your FI to work. Gotta have some way to trigger the injectors, and those two don't have trigger points. Bite the bullet and get the correct vacuum unit, if you can find one.

Before anyone says there's an alternative triggering system, yes, there is. Somebody made one up, and it was complex and required quite a bit of electronics knowledge and ability to fabricate. I don't recall hearing that it was operational.

The Cap'n