The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: JBwell on September 08, 2015, 05:12:32 PM
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Who is a good supplier for points and condenser for my 1980 r65? Found some NOS on ebay but really would like new set. BMW dealer?
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Tom Cutter is a friend of the Mark and super knowledgeable. He'll make sure you get the part you need. I use him all the way from the West Coast
Rubber Chicken Racing Garage
1360 Colony Way
Yardley, PA 19067
215-321-7944 shop
http://www.rubberchickenracinggarage.com/index.html
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Here some information if you want to source locally.
Points and condenser for 1979-80 points style beancan ignition only!
Bosch number 01011 for the points denotes softer spring, greater swing of the points arm, and fibrous material tab that rides on the lobed cam. Comes from VW type 009 distributor.
Bosch number 01030 for the points denotes stiffer spring, less swing of the points arm, and plastic tab that rides the lobed cam and stripes on the wires denoting the nickname "tigertail". It was the high performance points for higher rpm VW type 009 distributor.
Bosch number 02093 for the condensor is also used in
BMW 2002 (1975 - 1976)
BMW 320I (1977 - 1979)
VOLVO 142 1974
VOLVO 142 GL 1974
VOLVO 144 1974
VOLVO 144 GL 1974
VOLVO 145 1974
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Some more information if you want to cross reference bean can points with other vehicles. They were so commonly used that they should be available at the local parts store.
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You can't go wrong here http://www.euromotoelectrics.com/category-s/152.htm Nice guy, stands behind his stuff.