Ignition Issue, Wrong Distributor? Options

[PDXBob]

I’ve been chasing a bad miss on my 1975 914 for some time and thought it might be my Pertronix Ignitor ignition unit. When I tried to replace it the new one didn’t fit. So, went back to points and condenser. I may have the wrong points and condenser, because it wouldn’t start..

After some detective work I think a previous owner installed a distributor out of a 1975-1976 VW bus! The reason I think this is true is because when I google my current Bosch Distributor number, 231 176 048 I’m getting an eBay listing for a reconditioned VW bus distributor.

My question is: is there a cross reference where I could put in Bosch Distributor #231 176 048 and find what vehicles this was put in so I can get the right points and condenser?

Long term, I will replace this distributor with a correct Porsche 914 one, but I want to get back on the road now and enjoy the beautiful Pacific NW winter weather (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Thx, PDXBob

[Superhawk996]

Engine doesn’t care what dizzy is in it if carb’d. Bosch 009, 050, Mallory, 123 dizzy, and especially a bus distributor will allow the engine to function if carb’d. if you have fuel injection then you’ll need proper distributor with the FI trigger contacts or the appropriate 123 dizzy.

Your no run condition after the points swap is a different problem.

Get Haynes manual. Start with the basics.

Otherwise not enough info in the post to help you. Fuel issues and ignition issues are often confused one for the other.