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I am looking for a replacement Distributor for my '73 CSL .
I understand some later Injected-M30 distributors can be made to fit?

I am looking at the following two part numbers which are available at the moment:

12 11 1 466 329
12 11 1 361 412

Both are listed for E12 530i and E24 630i.
I think both correspond to the primary Bosch number 0 231 305 070

Appreciate if someone can verify which of these two will best suit .

Thanks in advance...
 
Per realoem, the suggested distributor pt. no for your vehicle seems to be 12111361236

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partxref.do?part= 12111361236&showeur=on

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=3452&mospid=47807&btnr=12_0953&hg=12&fg=05&hl=2

This presupposes your engine is equipped with carburetors. If this is the case, just about any points-equipped M30 distributor could be adapted for use with your engine. Biggest concern would be locating a distributor with advance curve similar to your specific engine. FI engines (at least for the E9) are slightly different than the carburetor-equipped models. (Depending upon your use of the vehicle - this may not be critical.) Also, recalibrating the advance curve should not be all that difficult for anyone with access to a distributor scope and the appropriate springs and weights. In some circles, this used to be fairly commonplace - even without the machine - as long as you had the correct springs and weights.
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PN 361 412 seemed better suited to your application since, according to one source, it was not designated for the stricter North American emission controlled engines. However, another source provides contrary information, making one rethink any selection - other than a purely generic one.

Adding to the confusion, Bosch's historical database lists other pt. numbers. Problems arise given that some of these numbers were likely superseded. Still, maybe this will be of some assistance.

http://www.automotive-tradition.de/download/ausruestungslisten/mf0295.pdf

http://www.automotive-tradition.de/...6270f9c1c01fcab64e7a4745c1a7e176&locale=en_GB

http://www.automotive-tradition.de/...6270f9c1c01fcab64e7a4745c1a7e176&locale=en_GB
 
Hi,

If it is worth anything, I think you can fit just about any distributor from E9, E3 and upward to prior to L-Jetronic.
If you have points in your dissy & would like to get rid of the points, use the injected dissy with a suitable Bosch Ignition Module & Ignition Coil. Sorry I don't have part numbers but I did this many years ago and can't lay my hands on details. I'm sure a good Tech or Auto Electrician could come up with the right combination.

Hope this is of some help.

K D
 
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