Distributor

[wgl0]

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can look at a complete assembly schematic and parts description for a Bosch 0231116 051 distributor? This would be the black iron distributor that was used on early 68 280 SL's or late 250's.

Thank you.

Bill Lindquist
280 SL Signal Red

[mdsalemi]

Bill,

If the word "DISTRIBUTOR" is on your mind, particularly one that may not work or is questionable (why else would you need a schematic) I'm going to offer my sage advice before HE does...HE being Dan Caron, Dr. Benz.

There's so many little things going on inside these units that even a schematic won't substitute for years of experience and testing that only a proper tester can provide, and one with the experience.

If you have any issues with your distributor, don't look for a schematic.  Look for a shipping box, and contact Dan Caron--really.

Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red 568G w/Black Leather (Restored)
President, International Stars Section
Mercedes-Benz Club of America

[jameshoward]

Michael,

I take your point and agree that Dan's the Man when it comes to dizzy's, however with his advice I took mine completely apart and replaced everything except the sets of metal bushes and it's like new. Dan will probably say that one needs a special machine to test the dizzy advances/retards (051) properly and I have not had this test done. However, my dizzy (051) looks and works superbly. A number of the internal components were damaged and replacing them was quite straight forward and rewarding also. Plus I live in Germany and so shipping it to CAN was not really a swift option.

Bill, I don't have a diagram. However, do a search under distributors and in there somewhere you'll find (a) a ton of information, and (b) a link to a website where a guy rebuilds (more cosmetically that mechanical I think it's fair to say) dizzy's for VWs. His site is useful only because it shows in lots of photos what the dizzys are like when taken apart. I have a load of photos of mine I can send if you email off line and aren't in a hurry (I'm travelling now). I'd say have a go at it. I am glad I did. Just note, though, that to get it tested properly you would need to send it to Dan. What I would definately do is call him and get a rebuild kit from him. He's very helpful. Finally, you don't need a diagram. Just a digital camera and the search function here.

JH

[wgl0]

Hi,

Thanks for the information. I wanted a schematic to see where the fiber washers and the other small pieces go. My issue with this distributor is that I have the same ohm meter reading between the points whether they are open or closed. I am looking at the points installation to see if they should be shielded from ground some way.

I rang up the Bosch website and could not find any reference to what I was looking for.

Bill Lindquist
280 SL

[Naj ✝︎]

quote:Originally posted by wgl0

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can look at a complete assembly schematic and parts description for a Bosch 0231116 051 distributor? This would be the black iron distributor that was used on early 68 280 SL's or late 250's.

Thank you.

Bill Lindquist
280 SL Signal Red

Search our wiki for distributor. I think there is enough info there for what you need.

naj

68 280SL