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chuck tawil
New member
Username: chuckyt
Post Number: 1
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 05:37 pm: | 
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does any one know if I can get a distributor or a rebuild kit for a bosch 0231153012. I have exhaust any resource I can find the boat is a californian model year 1975. Please help |
El Pescador
Senior Member
Username: el_pescador
Post Number: 4579
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 06:21 pm: |
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Chuck,
You can get a new distributor through Volvo Penta, but my guess is it will cost you over $1000 bucks. Here is a link, which also advertises a "repair kit" for your distributor, though I am not quite sure what the kit consists of.
http://www.volvopentastore.com/DISTRIBUTOR_831785/dm/cart_id.963744532--qty_3022 84.1--session_id.647147955--store_id.366--view_id.317416--viewcart.long
http://www.wholesalemarine.com/pc/VOL-273521-5/99990003/Volvo+Penta/REPAIR+KIT+V olvo+Penta+273521-5.html
You can try to source a used distributor through a VP boneyard. Also, they come every now and then for auction at eBay. |
Bob D
Advanced Member
Username: am_dew
Post Number: 360
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 06:25 pm: |
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Please share the results of your search...I may be in the same "boat" some day since I have the same exact distributor. Thanks. |
Robert A. Fierro
Advanced Member
Username: sandkicker
Post Number: 657
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 06:33 pm: |
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RE: "I am not quite sure what the kit consists of."
Based on the parts diagram and the price, my guess is that its just a metal or plastic washer. Exactly how much "Volvo" anything can one buy for under $5.00? |
El Pescador
Senior Member
Username: el_pescador
Post Number: 4580
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 07:50 pm: |
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Robert, I was hopeful it would include a couple of springs, but then the Volvo Penta price would be more like $500 (per spring).
Just kidding (or maybe not).  |
Robert A. Fierro
Advanced Member
Username: sandkicker
Post Number: 658
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 08:44 pm: |
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Chuck,
What exactly is wrong with the distributor?
Is there excess play (sidewise) in the main shaft? |
justanoldboat
New member
Username: justanoldboat
Post Number: 3
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 11:16 am: |
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You might want to check stores that stock parts for the old Volkswagons or a junk yard that specializes in Volvo and other European cars. If you ask around, you may find someone who still has an old Sun distributior machine. With that they may also have the parts to replace bushings or springs as needed.
Again, there are some of us with the older pushrod engines who would like to hear how you make out. |
