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Tune-Up Procedures - 6-Cylinder: Distributor

The Bavaria, 3.0 Series, 530i and 630CSi models use Bosch single point distributor. All 528i, 633CSi and 733i models use Bosch breakerless ignition system.

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
528i, 633CSi & 733i
  Air Gap .014-.027" (.35-.69 mm)
  Dwell Angle (Non-Adjustable) 32-50°
Bavaria, 3.0 CS, 3.0 Si, 530i & 630CSi
  Point Gap .014-.016" (.35-.40 mm)
  Dwell Angle 35-41°
  Breaker Arm Spring Tension 18-22 oz. (500-630 g)
  Condenser Capacity .18-.22 mfd.