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Discussion in '308/328' started by kclimbs, Jul 22, 2020.

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  1. kclimbs

    kclimbs Rookie

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    #1 kclimbs, Jul 22, 2020
    While timing my ‘78 308 last week somehow the distributor shaft snapped in half. I spoke with Tom at Marelli Services and he said my best option would be to keep an eye out and buy a used one that someone may have laying around. Apparently, this specific part isn’t available? Does anyone have an extra S159B laying around that they would be willing to part with? Or advice? Thanks in advance for any help!
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  2. mike32

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    #2 mike32, Jul 23, 2020
    Do you have a pic of all the broken bits- looking at what i can see you should be able to get one made
     
  3. kclimbs

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    #3 kclimbs, Jul 23, 2020
    That is the only broken bit. Clean break of the shaft right where it meets the cup
     
  4. mike32

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    #4 mike32, Jul 23, 2020
    Hard to make out with the plastic bit on- should be easy to make
    What is the pt no ?
     
  5. 308 milano

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    #5 308 milano, Jul 23, 2020
    Ferr Parts in Sacramento. (Ferrari dismantler) should be able to help you out.:)
     
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  6. Irishman

    Irishman F1 Rookie

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    #6 Irishman, Jul 23, 2020
    The last time I timed my 78 as I recall there were two timings: idle and 5000 RPM. I had a lot of issues
    - could not get it dialed in on the timing marks at both RPMs (likely mechanical advance issues)
    - inconsistent idle in general
    - hard starting
    - lots of carb "pops"

    I'm not a pro, but figured it was more than parts to get the distributors sorted - ie Sun machine or similar. I switched to Electomotive electronic ignition. It made a *world* of difference in performance. The car starts much faster. The idle is near perfect. The advance also seems near perfect, though I have not double checked it with a timing gun.
     
  7. lm2504me

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    #7 lm2504me, Jul 24, 2020
  8. kclimbs

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    #8 kclimbs, Jul 24, 2020
    Thanks for the suggestion! Ferrparts came through with a great price! Should have it sometime next week and hopefully finish up this process and get this car back on the road!
     
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