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Title: 2.0 Distributor identification
Post by: Reed on July 25, 2008, 03:34:31 PM
I have a 1971 Pinto with the 2.0 motor.  I learned that the engines came with either an Autolite OR of Bosch distributor AFTER I had ordered a Pertronix unit for a Bosch distributor.  How do I tell what distributor I have?

Thanks!
Title: Re: 2.0 Distributor identification
Post by: Reed on July 25, 2008, 08:36:21 PM
Cool.  I don't really care, just so long as the Pertronix unit works.
Title: Re: 2.0 Distributor identification
Post by: dick1172762 on July 25, 2008, 09:10:35 PM
Bosch distributors were only used in Capri's ( I think). I know Bosch starters were only used in Capri's.
Title: Re: 2.0 Distributor identification
Post by: Srt on July 26, 2008, 02:19:33 AM
my '71 and many others that i worked on back then all had the Bosch distributer
Title: Re: 2.0 Distributor identification
Post by: Reed on July 26, 2008, 09:59:36 AM
Hmmm.  Okay, I guess i just eed to try installing it and see if it works.
Title: Re: 2.0 Distributor identification
Post by: Reed on July 27, 2008, 09:14:22 AM
Identification problem solved!  Bosch distributors have the condensor mounted on the outside of the body of the distributor, Autolite distributors have the condensor mounted under the distributor cap.  That is according to my 71 FSM anyway.  Looks like I have a Bosch unit.  Yay!  Now I know my Pertronix will fit.
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