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I had a similar situation with my E12 based 635.There is an induction coil in the distributor that caused my issue.

Thank You Thomas,

For now that is the information I need.

Cheers,
don

Euro engine..the only info I can find says: "See attached microfiche" which doesn't exist.
Thanks'
Don

Good question on the weight...I can't find any specs..I did find a great shipping company,tho: www.forwardair.com

For what it's worth I have a 3HP22 with a recent rebuild and torque converter wrapped in plastic in my storage room.$100 takes it.Bad news: It's in Richmond,VA.I removed for a 5 speed conversion.

thanks for the reply,the E21 unit interests me.

1980 e12 based 635,brake booster has failed.Part # 34331112520 NLA from BMW.Any suggestions for alternative sourcing or rebuilt units?
Thanks,Don

i didn't have to time the system as I did not remove or loosen the distributor.The engine is running so smooth I just left it where it's at.When I replace the plugs and wires,I'll time it.

Thanks all for the help.I finally replaced the pulse coil in my distributor and all is well.It runs strong.Fortunately I had a spare distributor as the internal parts on mine were frozen on the shaft.I wound up using the carrier and springs from the donor part.Thanks again

The car is coming along nicely,rust abatemnet and exterior work is complete.I've reskinned the front seats and redyed the rest of the interior to match.It's currently awaiting a 5 speed conversion.
The no-start when hot issue has not been solved.I installed a used but reliable ignition controller ...

Thank y'all for the responses to newbie with questions.As far as I can tell my ignition issue is the controller but I've had to concentrate on getting the car ready for the body shop.I'll deal with the issues once the rust is repaired and post pics.Again thanks for the input.Cheers,Don

for the responses.Here is a list of the symptoms and my findings:
1) No spark until the car cools
2) Occasionaly the tachometer jumps erratically..very rarely
3) It appears the coil gets no 12v power when hot.I have not been able to test the ballast resistors.They are on long term back-order from ...

I would like to introduce myself and my car.My most recent is a 1980 (Build date 4/80) Euro 635 csi.It is an e12 chassis with Jet-tronic (L-jet) fuel mamagement.She has a few electrical gremlins and an ignition issue that is driving me mad.The car will not re-start when hot.I have replaced the fuel ...