how can i identify which type of distributor my mini is fitted with? i wish to convert it to an electronic ignition distributor but need to know what type i have. its an 84 city e 1000
Identifying Distributor
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mk3cortina
, Jul 28 2010 09:02 PM
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S2000Steve
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Posted 28 July 2010 - 09:28 PM
Hi,
Clean with a rag, and check underneath, normally is has the manufacturer i.e Lucas and a part number.
Check in a haynes manual or do a search on this forum.
S.
Clean with a rag, and check underneath, normally is has the manufacturer i.e Lucas and a part number.
Check in a haynes manual or do a search on this forum.
S.
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Posted 28 July 2010 - 09:28 PM
could be a couple of differnt ones 45d or 59d. I brought a whole metro electronic dissy for £15, wouldn't it be cheaper to get one of thosehow can i identify which type of distributor my mini is fitted with? i wish to convert it to an electronic ignition distributor but need to know what type i have. its an 84 city e 1000
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Posted 28 July 2010 - 09:48 PM
i was just looking at a new plug and play distributor assembly. just one positive and one negative connection to the coil and thats it. so by underneath where exactly do you mean.
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Posted 28 July 2010 - 09:58 PM
Sorry not very well explained.
On the underside of the main matal body of the distributor, on the outside rim / lip.
On the underside of the main matal body of the distributor, on the outside rim / lip.
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Posted 28 July 2010 - 10:12 PM
It ought to be a Lucas type 59 or a Ducellier.
Ducellier has an external condenser screwed on the side.
Type 59 is much the same as a 45, it just has slider points - look for a little plastic "fork" under the heel of the points that fits around a peg:
Ducellier has an external condenser screwed on the side.
Type 59 is much the same as a 45, it just has slider points - look for a little plastic "fork" under the heel of the points that fits around a peg:
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Posted 01 August 2010 - 01:33 PM
right then, just had to whip the dizzy off and clean all the paint off it (someone had painted the engine and everything in blue and green paint) anyway there is this code on it:- 41857 A 59D4 >---> 1381
from that am i righ thinking its a 59D? i didnt see a plastic fork though. it is a lucas dizzy.
from that am i righ thinking its a 59D? i didnt see a plastic fork though. it is a lucas dizzy.
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Posted 04 August 2010 - 10:10 PM
right then, just had to whip the dizzy off and clean all the paint off it (someone had painted the engine and everything in blue and green paint) anyway there is this code on it:- 41857 A 59D4 >---> 1381
from that am i righ thinking its a 59D? i didnt see a plastic fork though. it is a lucas dizzy.
Hiya - found this earlier - it may help
http://www.theminifo...x...t&p=1762498
This bit http://members.home....distributor.htm
Edited by EDM, 04 August 2010 - 10:13 PM.
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Posted 07 October 2010 - 12:53 AM
It's been a while since the last post, but I had the same dilema... I found this great article from my local shop:
http://www.heritageg.....ur points.pdf
It's a .pdf file, so if you don't want to open it from here, just go to their web site (heritagegarage.com), and the link is on the bottom left.
I hope this helps!!
http://www.heritageg.....ur points.pdf
It's a .pdf file, so if you don't want to open it from here, just go to their web site (heritagegarage.com), and the link is on the bottom left.
I hope this helps!!
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