Distributor

[STEPHEN ADDISON]

Hello Guys ---I understand this section is for R4 but I thought it might be worth a shot ---I am searching for a distributor for a 1980 R5 Gordini / Alpine non turbo engine which is going into my R4 ---- I have been given the part number for the Distributor that suits the 1980 R5 Gordini engine by a kind chap called Tony on the classic Renault forum ---- Ducellier 5254028/B which apparently should have marked on the side R/230 and C/34 ---- if anybody has one spare that they would be prepared to sell or knows of other forum members who might have one I would be very greatfull ---- all conditions would be considered as any starting point is better than none
Steve ---Mob -- 07850025777

 

[malcolm]

If you get completely stuck then 123 tune make an electric distributor for the Alpine. Here is some information: http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/threads/r5-alpine-123-tune-programmable-distributors-available.6893/

 

[STEPHEN ADDISON]

Hi Malcolm ---- I have read your posting on this subject as I follow your Gordini installation for information. The problem I had was that you seemed to be saying that 123 made a unit to fit the Gordini with a standard setting that you felt would not work, but that they made a programmable unit that could be adjusted but it did not fit unless you purchased the extension shaft from the French company you listed. This seemed a little odd that a company such as they would produce a unit to physically fit which had running doubts but had a unit that could run correct but it would not fit, seems odd ? ----- I looked on the 123 web site and although many makes of car are listed and accessible Renault appears not to be. This is why I was left a little lost and asked the question on the classic Renault forum --- I will now look further into 123 so thanks for the contact but I may be back onto you again if I draw a blank
cheers
Steve

 

[STEPHEN ADDISON]

Hi again Malcolm ---- been back onto the 123 site using this ----- http://www.123ignition.nl/id/44.html ---- and it does list Renault but say's that the curve is correct for the R5 gordini/alpine engine but it is asterix and at the bottom of the page it says the unit will not physically fit, again seems odd to do that. so I suppose the questions are
A) Did you purchase a unit from 123 and an extension from the French company
B) Did it work once programmed
C) How much was it in total
Steve

 

[malcolm]

The French company sell the whole distributor. They don't like selling the extension seperately. The price on their website is roughly what I paid. At the time 123 had a distributor that would fit the Alpine but with fixed curves but I don't see it now. I think the fixed curve would have worked for me as it was carb problems causing my trouble but I like to fiddle and the programmable one is fun.

 

[harbourseal]

Try this Company.
As I understand they sell the extension for the Gordini to.
Just ask.
http://www.leenapk.nl/123Renault_Daf55.html

 

[STEPHEN ADDISON]

Thanks guys. ---- I understand now Malcolm where your comments were heading --- I am happy now that I have this option, should it be needed.
thanks again to you both.
Steve