Which Distributor

[carpetbloke]

Hi,
We have a 1098 Morris Minor With a 1275 A series MG engine fitted.
The distributer has broken and I mean the casing has popped.
Which distributer do I need to fit to make it electronic ignition.
Thanks.
PAUL.

[bmcecosse]

You can buy a complete new dizzy from Simonbbc or Accuspark very cheaply - and they both do electronic versions although personally I would stick with points. If it's held into the block via an adapter piece with two 1/4" bolts then you want a 45D - which is better than the original 25D (although go for that if you want it to be 'original') - if held in by a steel fork with one bolt through the fork then you want a 59D.

[carpetbloke]

Thanks it`s a 25d now but sounds like a 45d will be better.
I`ve been having a nightmare with the points so I think electronic will be less hassle.
I just hope it works after all this.
We`ve got a screw on vacuum too not sure whether they fit to these.
I really hate trying to do these things at a distance.
Paul.

[bmcecosse]

New dizzy comes with vacuum unit. You can get an electronic conversion kit from Simonbbc for your 25D. But I can't see the problem with points.

[Declan_Burns]

That new 45D comes with a push on connection on the vacuum unit not the screw on type. You may need to adapt with the rubber push on fittings available from ESM.
http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/adv ... 06&x=9&y=6
Regards
Declan

[carpetbloke]

Thanks for all ypur help. Is it possible to fit this the wrong way around, or can it only fit one way around?
I don`t want the new one 180 degrees out of sync.
Is it also not possible to replace the screw type vacuum unit onto the new distributer?

[bmcecosse]

No - completely different dizzy and vac unit. It should go straight in -but some have had 'fun' getting the electronic ones wired up. I would get a new points one - but each to their own!

[carpetbloke]

Hi,

Thanks for the input. The old distributor must have been too worn.
The car runs lovely now, no more missing and spluttering.

Paul.