Kickstand80

kickstand80

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3 Posts Discussion Starter • #1 • 2 d agoGreeting everyone. I rebuilt my distributor from my 1981 280zx. When I took it I took it apart guess what I found, yep the plastic bearing holder had broken and the bearing were in the bottom of the distributor. I sourced a good distributor and removed the plastic bearing holder and sent it to an engineering firm that specializes is plastic molding/printing and had them redesign/reinforce the weak spots in the bearing holder and I have had a small batch of them produced. I have sourced proper size replacement bearings and I have even found a small stash of pickup coil magnets! These also have a tendency to break and fall apart too. I know that I am not going to get rich selling these, but I would like to re-coupe my investment and help other Z fans. The vacuum advance is not a start/no-start kind of part, but does make your engine run much better at partial throttle and better acceleration at part throttle.
This will fit 1979-1983 NA 280zx.
The breaker plate comes apart pretty easy, but pay attention and take pictures. You cant install the distributor backwards (180° off) but you can re-assemble the distributor incorrect and the rotor will be 180° off.
$25.00 for the bearing holder and 3 new bearings.
The price includes shipping to the lower 48.
Parts are located in North Dakota.


mail me at chaug@bis.midco.net or 701-471-1534