Worn Distributor Shaft - Rebuild or Replace?

[hazzac181]

Hi fellow OzBenzers,
As above, the distributor shaft on my w115 220 is loose, which regularly knocks the points out and is causing a fairly significant misfire.

Where would one source the replacement bits required? I don't have the faintest idea where to begin looking.

Regards,
Harry

[Bartman4800]

It can be repaired, but would not know where or how.

You can step across several decades, and purchase yourself a 123 ignition:

https://www.123ignition.com.au/product/123-merc-4-r-v/

That will solve all problems in one big bang, especially if you get a new coil too.


Bart

[hazzac181]

https://www.123ignition.com.au/product/123-merc-4-r-v/

That will solve all problems in one big bang, especially if you get a new coil too.

Bart

Thanks Bart, I've definitely put that on my wishlist, a little out of budget at the moment, however. Have since been able to rebush the distributor, will keep the points system at the moment until I can afford that 123ignition system and a flamethrower coil

Harry