'76 Bus Distributor Number Interpretation Help

upnorthman · Post by **upnorthman** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:18 pm

It is time to learn something new and any help here would be appreciated. I almost climbed all the way into the engine compartment to see the numbers on my dizzy.
The numbers that I could see were:

J FUD 4
0 231 181 012
I really don't know where to start looking, so to Itinerant I turn.

Once I know what I have I can get some new parts.
Thank you

LiveonJG · Post by **LiveonJG** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:51 pm

After that number, there is a vw logo. That is followed by the p/n for the dizzy. That's the number you need. For replacement purposes as long as the final number in the part number sequence is 205 - you're golden.

-John

karl · Post by **karl** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:09 pm

Bus & Pickup 1975-Early 1976 * 1800 (75), 2000 (76) Manual Trans

Distributor: VW 021-905-205AB, 0231 176 048, 022-905-205AB, 0231 181 012
Can Use:
Points: 01 011
Condensor: 02 074
Rotor: 04 033
Note: 0231 181 012 dist originally equipped with Speed Limiting Rotor 04 016 (5400rpm)
Dust Cover: 039-905-241, Bosch 1230 500 139 > 1230 500 147
Cap: 03 010
Distributor Cap Clip: 034-905-265, Bosch 1231 251 033
Parts Kit (Shims, Washers & Hardware): 059-998-211, Bosch 1237 010 007
Coil: 00 012
Vacuum Can: 07 125
Ignition Wires: 09 171
Spark Plug: W8CC
Timing Set At:: 5deg ATDC @ 800-950 rpm w/strobe, vacuum hose(s) connected
Advance/Retard Range: Vacuum: 8-11deg Adv @ 7.9 In. Hg, 11-13deg Ret @7.9 In. Hg; Centrifigual: 11-17deg @ 2000 rpm, 21-25deg @ 3600 rpm

upnorthman · Post by **upnorthman** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:28 am

Thank you very much!!

upnorthman · Post by **upnorthman** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:49 am

Karl,
When you indicate that it was originally equipped with a speed limiting rotor does that mean that there is just a cap at 5400 rpm? Can I put the cheaper rotor on that is not speed limiting without muffing things up?

What does one usually purchase when replacing typical wear parts in a distributor? I understand that most have a backup on hand and I do not.

Thanks

David

spiffy · Post by **spiffy** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:51 am

You don't have to put in the rev-limiting rotor. The run-of-the-mill jobby will work just fine.

LiveonJG · Post by **LiveonJG** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:39 pm

upnorthman wrote:What does one usually purchase when replacing typical wear parts in a distributor?

Points, condenser, rotor and cap.

-John

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'76 Bus Distributor Number Interpretation Help

'76 Bus Distributor Number Interpretation Help