Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1971 BMW 3.0CS Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Lucas Distributor Advance Specifications
NOTE:
FOR ENGINE RPM & DEGREES, MULTIPLY SPECIFICATIONS BELOW BY 2.
LUCAS DISTRIBUTOR ADVANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| Distributor Part No. | Centrifugal Advance (Dist. Degrees & RPM) | Vacuum Advance (Dist. Degrees & In of Hg.) | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deg. | RPM | Deg. | RPM | Deg. | RPM | Deg. | RPM | Deg. | In. Hg. | Deg. | In. Hg. | Deg. | In. Hg. | |||||
| 41301D | 0-2 | 500 | 8.5-10.5 | 1000 | 12-14 | 2000 | 15-17 | 3000 | 0.5 | 7 | 1.5-4 | 16 | 3-5.5 | 20 | ||||
| 41321 | 1-3.5 | 550 | 6-8 | 950 | 11-13 | 2900 | 11.5-13.5 | 3500 | 7-9(1) | 7-13 | 0(2) | 1 | ..... | ..... | ||||
| 41315 | 0-4 | 300 | 6-8 | 600 | 15-17 | 1750 | 19-21 | 2250 | Begins | 3.5 | ..... | ..... | Max. | 25 | ||||
| 41264 | 0 | 400 | 6 | 800 | ..... | ..... | 15 | 2250 | Begins | 5 | ..... | ..... | Max. | 11 | ||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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