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by Stuey7
Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:13 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Door replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 12586

Door replacement

I have a 1962 948cc convertible, an original car. I have been given a spare door that a friend had on his 1952 MM convertible. I want to paint the door before fitting, is anyone able to confirm that it will be a straight replacement before I spray it and find it doesn't fit.

Thanks

Stuart
by Stuey7
Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Replacing Distributor
Replies: 7
Views: 4586

Re: Replacing Distributor

Hi Stephen, Just wanted to say "thank you" for your help. I got a wiring diagram from David Manners, it was just a case of black to negative and red to positive on the coil, I was wary of doing this without checking as the originl distributer only had the red wire. Anyway, fitted the new c...
by Stuey7
Fri Jan 24, 2025 8:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Replacing Distributor
Replies: 7
Views: 4586

Re: Replacing Distributor

Hi again Stephen,

I don't have a link and it came in a plain brown cardboard box. I will email David Manners to ask for instructions and/or a wiring diagram.

Regards

Stuart
by Stuey7
Fri Jan 24, 2025 7:47 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Replacing Distributor
Replies: 7
Views: 4586

Re: Replacing Distributor

Thanks Stephen, I switched the car to negative earth about 30 yers ago to fit a radio and a clock. The coil is fine, I ordered a new one the same time as the distributor and fitted it this morning, the engine then ran OK. It's not an Accuspark distributor, I got it from David Manners. Its looks like...
by Stuey7
Fri Jan 24, 2025 5:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Replacing Distributor
Replies: 7
Views: 4586

Replacing Distributor

Hi, About 12 years ago we replaced the dynamo with an alternator on my 1962 948cc Minor. I have bought a new distributor with electronic ignition built into it. I recall that when we replcaed the dynamo we had to disconnect one of the wires from the distributor. The new one has a red and a black wir...