Keep a classic European ignition firing on schedule with the Standard Ignition Contact Set DU-2135, a points set for the distributor. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1966-1972 Citroen DS21, 1974-1979 Fiat 128 and 1974-1979 Fiat X-1/9. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.
As the distributor cam turns, the contact set opens and closes the ignition coil's primary circuit to time the spark for each cylinder. Standard builds these features into DU-2135:
- Lubricated felt pad: Lubricates the distributor cam lobes. This reduces wear on the rubbing block and extends the part's usable life.
- Pre-aligned and pre-adjusted: Arrives aligned and adjusted to save installation time and help ensure proper switching.
- Copper-alloy shunt: Resists breakage from the constant flexing of the moving arm. It conducts current significantly better than typical steel shunts.
- Tungsten contacts: Run cooler and show less erosion. The contacts are ventilated where that design is available.
Standard has served the automotive aftermarket since 1919. As a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, it maintains quality control throughout manufacturing, from componentry to the finished product.
Signs the points may need replacing include hard starting, misfiring, burned or pitted contact faces, and a worn rubbing block that lets the gap and dwell drift. If worn points are the cause, this contact set replaces them. After installation, check dwell and timing using the vehicle's service information.
