Electrical: Distributor Rotor 6200 Type...

[Big 240]

So, it's been a long time since I've had any dealings with a distributor.

My 240 has a 6200 rotor arm, but there's no points that I can see. In the past the rotors I've been used to are the classic T shaped jobbies with the points underneath.

So as I'm on a learning curve, What's the deal with this dizzy? What does the sliding spring thing do? Is that the points?

Guy

[classicswede]

No points, the ignition is electronic. That rotor arm is a rev limiting rotor arm

https://www.classicswede.org.uk/Roto..._13877045.aspx

I prefer to upgrade to a non limited rotor for reliability

https://www.classicswede.org.uk/240_..._10836454.aspx

[Big 240]

Thanks for the reply classicswede. I did wonder if I could change to the other type of arm.

So if I change it, What's the difference between these two? You mention reliability etc.

I will do some Googley research of my own also 🙂

[Juular]

6200 designates the rpm limit of the rotor. When it reaches that, the centrifugal force makes the contact break.

If the spring breaks on the limiting rotor it doesn't really affect too much except you lose your rev limiter. To be fair a redblock has long run out of breath at 6200rpm..

[Big 240]

Originally Posted by Juular

6200 designates the rpm limit of the rotor. When it reaches that, the centrifugal force makes the contact break.

If the spring breaks on the limiting rotor it doesn't really affect too much except you lose your rev limiter. To be fair a redblock has long run out of breath at 6200rpm..

Ahh I see, makes sense. I couldn't work out what the spring slide was actually for. I agree, I don't think I've ever driven any car at 6200rpm in my life haha and I won't be starting with this one.

I'll order a couple of the ones linked above instead

Cheers Guy

[Juular]

You need a shot of a vvtli Celica

[classicswede]

Originally Posted by Juular

6200 designates the rpm limit of the rotor. When it reaches that, the centrifugal force makes the contact break.

If the spring breaks on the limiting rotor it doesn't really affect too much except you lose your rev limiter. To be fair a redblock has long run out of breath at 6200rpm..

When they fail the rpm limit drops and that can even come down to nothing over tickover RPM or just random engine cutting