Lucas 25 D

[bmcecosse]

This Q not really for me - but are ALL 25D dizzies the same in respect of the points mounting plate ? Mate with a Rover 2000 has stripped the hole for securing the points - I got the screw out for him, and said I would give him a plate from a Minor 25D . However on looking out spare dizzies yesterday - the points plate doesn't look the same as I remember his from a week ago.....anyone know?? He's expecting the spare plate on monday to get his car going again..... Plan B is to drill and tap his stripped plate to next size up -and I have all I need to do that - but it would be nice to know if the spare plate will fit.......

[bmcecosse]

No one?? I thought at least Pikie (with the P6) would pick this up.......

[mogbob]

Roy, I believe the only difference with the serial numbers for 25D dizzies, relates to the different weights and springs below the base plate.The base plates are the same as far as I know.
Pilkie might be away at present ? The man who would know... is Martin Jay @ Distributer Doctor 01398 361 678.( A Triumph man..knowing you have a TR7 ) A nice guy and very helpful on the phone.
Bob

[bmcecosse]

Thanks Bob - I've had a look at some Rover links - and they all LOOK the same...it's just my memory of the base plate he was waving about a week ago doesn't include the 'stepped down' part where the vacuum advance spring hooks on..... I stripped a 45D too in case he was mistaken about his dizzy type - but it's not the one either, I'm sure. Never mind - if all else fails - Plan B will get him going.......

[bmcecosse]

Just to round it off - turns out they ARE identical. Base plate from Minor now in Rover 2000, and the old baseplate drilled/tapped and slightly larger screw fitted as a spare.. Rover 2000 owner v happy...