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Subject:Re: Hall Sender connector socket - replace part/whole?
From:Michael Sullivan
Date:Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:12:26 -0500

There are volks who can sell you a complete dizzy and just keep that as a
spare for cheaper than the new Hall part.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'

On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Peter DiFalco <peter.difalco@gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi guys,
>
> I noticed that my hall effect sender on the distributor ('89 2.1 WBX) has a
> cracked connector socket. Since the whole connector is held in place with a
> zip tie, I'm guessing that it's been in less-than-perfect condition for
> some
> time (I've owned it 1 year) but I also found more black plastic pieces of
> the shattered connector inside the distributor (removed with care) but the
> whole rickety affair just doesn't feel right to me, so I want to do
> something about it.
>
> Is my best option to replace the Hall Sender ($100 to $175 depending on
> supplier) or can I simply replace the connector socket? That is, if
> somebody
> knows where to get one or has one lying around to sell me.
>
> Cheers,
> Peter
> Chico, CA
>