Australia-produced Bosch Electronic Ignition from the Bluebird Series 2 can be adapted to the A-series engine.
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Overview
22100-V9610 U-PGFU 4 -> 349 520
Bosch distributor was used only on the 1983-1984 Series 2 Bluebird, in Australia
4-pin connector large cap cast metal ignitor box
To get the best from it, you will need to use the matching high energy type coil. That will really make those plugs throw a spark
DatRats did conversions to A-series when they were still operating.
Modifications
Machine off the flange and lathe to proper diameter then cut to length.
- regraph
- test
- add A-series cog
NOTE: Although it looks different, both L-series and A-series distributors rotate anticlockwise when viewed from the top.
Clamp
After lathing the distributor shaft, a hold-down clamp must be fitted.
DatRats fitted a billet aluminum hold-down clamp:
But an Austin clamp possibly could be used
Wiring
Just remove the ballast resistor, re-join the wires and voila! electronic distributor. Never renew them bloody points again!