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400i Distributor S158C Magnetic Pickup Advice

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  1. lyons

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    #1 lyons, Aug 2, 2016
    Hi friends,

    It seems that if your 400i starts to cough and the magnetic pickup sensor goes on a Marelli S158 distributor, you're just out of luck. Does anyone know if this little orange annoyance can be found (as a parts share) on any other Marelli distributors or was it specific to this engine? I would normally think they wouldn't reinvent the wheel but I can't seem to find it. I looked in the archives but it's mostly 308 distributor advice. Here's a link to a current eBay auction with the part in question:

    Very RARE Ferrari 400i 512BB 512BBI Distributor Magentic Pickup Never Available | eBay


    Any advice is much appriciated. Many thanks!

    -Tom
     
  2. blkprlz

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    #2 blkprlz, Aug 2, 2016
    I just noticed that little doohickey last week at T Rutlands, pricey little devil :eek:
    Sorry that I can't help about its location…
    I had to chuckle when Ted (or whoever is writing for the on-line parts) stated "This is a must have spare!! I cannot express how important these are to have."
    Did make me think twice for a moment. That thing probably costs twice its weight in gold!
     
  3. It's Ross

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    #3 It's Ross, Aug 2, 2016
    How do you say " Blow me" in Italian?
    For that money you could re-invent the wheel.
     
  4. lyons

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    #4 lyons, Aug 2, 2016
    I know, right? Hard to believe they are that expensive. I wonder how easy it would be to rebuild one. Hoping someone knows of a random Fiat or Alfa that uses it in the same manner.
     
  5. Newman

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    #5 Newman, Aug 3, 2016
    I saw a small aluminum adapter made on a lathe by Mikael for his own use that allowed a modern smaller alternative to be installed. Great idea!
     
  6. Stefan Elshout

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    #6 Stefan Elshout, Aug 3, 2016
    If it would be my car and I would need one I would just take something standard like a Marelli SEN8E or something (for about $10,-) and make a bush to fit it into the distributor.
    I'm quite sure it will work.
     
  7. Newman

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    #7 Newman, Aug 3, 2016
    Yes!
     
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    #8 bundas, Aug 3, 2016
    Bad a tear down list the day after. He Han all the parts in stock wow
     
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    #9 lyons, Aug 3, 2016
    Thank you all so much for your help and advice!
     
  10. Arvid

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    #10 Arvid, Aug 4, 2016
    Don't know if this helps but Magneti Marelli S158C crossreferences to Delco Remy DRD6689. I know it's not fun to use other that the original MM distributor but if all else fails... ;-)
     
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    #11 It's Ross, Aug 4, 2016
    Looks like a dead end.
    Doesn't look like any GM # I've ever seen either. I think just one of those cross reference errors that lives on the interwebs forever.
    I cannot imagine Delco ever made any replacements for a rather esoteric, even in its day, Italian distributor.
     
  12. blkprlz

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    #12 blkprlz, Aug 4, 2016
    Mitchell, it always seems that your speak was either cryptic or in tongue but I think I've got it figured out…

    Tom Woods Marelli North America
    "Had a tear down list the day after. He has all the parts in stock now"
    Correct??


    +1 :D
     
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    #13 bundas, Aug 4, 2016
    Serious brain damage in Dec. third wack. Sorry. Hands shake and the ability to text is a nightmare. Recall an other issue. Just do not look at my stuff. Easy. Now. You did not read my post well. Because that would be the last on my list. Pulls one set of points out. First thing. Cheap will get you that
     
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    #14 blkprlz, Aug 5, 2016
    Aw man, didn't want to hear that :( Sorry! Try keeping your head up/positive attitude!
     

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