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Spare distributor
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 12:53 pm
by beanpole
Having just replaced my Lumenition Magnetic Electronic ignition, I am concerned about getting stuck in the middle of nowhere again.
Which points distributor can I use from the local scrap yard ?, metro 1.0 ?, Mini ?
I do not have the original internals so need to scrounge some spares.
At least Icanthen quickly revert back to points setup
Steve
dizzy
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 2:57 pm
by Willie
A perfect example of the drawback of the modern technology.
The electronic set up is undoubtedly more efficient and maintenance
free but when it develops a fault you are stranded. The ancient
Minor system needs maintenance but can be repaired by the side of the
road. I understand that these electronic systems use the same
distributor body but involve the removal of the points and capacitor
assembly??? If this is so then I assume that you only have to carry
points and a capacitor plus a rotor arm to be able to revert to original
when necessary?? Most of us carry those in the car anyway.
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 3:12 pm
by Alec
Hello BP,
what type of distributor do you have?, if a lateish model probably a 25D4, so yes Mini, etc will have the same base\points. The differences in distributors of the same type are the cenral rotor shaft and springs, all other parts are the same.
Alec
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 5:10 pm
by beanpole
It's a 1968 1098 2 door saloon, so I assume it's the 25D4, how can i tell ?
Steve
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 5:28 pm
by Alec
Hello Steve,
have a look down at the body where the vacuum advance diaphragm enter the distributor, it should read 25D, and being a 4 cylinder hence 25D4.
Alec