Standard Ignition GB-1860 Ignition Contact Set

Ignition Contact Set for Bosch Distributors

Standard Ignition GB-1860 is an ignition contact set for classic Volkswagen applications with Bosch distributors. It is built with pre-aligned, pre-adjusted points to reduce setup time and help deliver proper switching during service.

For Volkswagen Beetle ignition service, this contact set uses a lubricated felt pad to help reduce cam lobe wear, while ventilated tungsten contacts help manage heat and contact erosion where available. The copper-alloy shunt adds flexibility and conductivity for dependable distributor operation.

Key Features

• Pre-aligned and pre-adjusted for faster installation
• Lubricated felt pad helps protect distributor cam lobes
• Ventilated tungsten contacts help reduce heat and erosion where available
• Copper-alloy shunt improves conductivity and resists breakage from arm flexing
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• Standard Ignition GB-1860 for ignition contact set replacement service

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition GB-1860 is an ignition contact set engineered for Bosch distributor applications in the Volkswagen Beetle. It is a direct service part for maintaining primary ignition function, helping restore consistent point opening and closing action in older distributor systems. This part cross-references PEAK 01003 for the same application.

Standard Ignition has supplied ignition products to the automotive aftermarket since 1919 and manufactures OE ignition components with controlled production from component to finished part. If you are servicing a Volkswagen Beetle with a Bosch distributor, GB-1860 provides a practical replacement option for routine ignition maintenance.

What It Helps Address

• Hard starting caused by worn or misadjusted contact points
• Rough idle from inconsistent distributor switching
• Ignition misfire related to point wear or contact erosion
• Excess rubbing block wear from dry distributor cam surfaces
• Breakage concerns from flexing in the moving arm shunt

Installation Notes and Tips

Before installation, inspect the distributor cam, rubbing block, and condenser condition. Set point gap and dwell to the vehicle specification after installation, and verify timing once the ignition system is reassembled. This part is listed for 1954-1956 Volkswagen Beetle with Bosch Distributor, 1957 Volkswagen Beetle with Dist. No. 0231115040, and 1958-1960 Volkswagen Beetle with Bosch Distributor.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition maintains quality control throughout the manufacturing process, from component selection through final assembly. GB-1860 is produced as an OE-style ignition service part for classic Volkswagen Beetle distributor maintenance.