1971 BMW 3.0CS Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Marelli Distributor Advance Specifications

NOTE: FOR ENGINE RPM & DEGREES, MULTIPLY SPECIFICATIONS BELOW BY 2.
MARELLI DISTRIBUTOR ADVANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Distributor Part No. Centrifugal Advance (Dist. Degrees & RPM)
Deg. RPM Deg. RPM Deg. RPM Deg. RPM
S103B 1 500 9 1000 15 2000 17.5 2400
S112AX, BX 1.5 500 7.5-9.5 1000 12-14 2000 17.5 3000(1)
(1) Ignition cut-off point, 3200-3300 RPM with distributor on engine.
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