Hi folks,
I discovered that I have the wrong distributor in my U.S. version '70 280SL. The Bosch number is 0231 116 048. When I purchased parts, they supplied me with points and condenser based on the Bosch number.
This car is equipped with a transistorized ignition coil, ignition module (located under battery) and two resistors. The new condenser is not for a transistorized ignition.
I set the dwell at 30 degrees as per BBB. Can't seem to set timing as per specs. In park car idles at 1500 rpms.
Should I be using the specs for the incorrect distributor?
Other than fast idle, car runs fine, no missing or backfiring.
Any help would be appreciated.
-jakl