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[Shylos]

Hi, I am looking at changing my stock dizzy for an electronic ignition and want to make sure I order the correct parts. 

 

I have a 1990 998 City, and while the engine block was replaced going by the number it is still, according to Calvert's site, a "998 A+ block with centre locating tang in main cap, 1985 onwards"

 

Am I right in thinking this distributor will work? C-27H7701 - Mini distributor electric evolution performance to 276 cam profil (minispares.com) along with this coil 

GCL143 - Mini coil for electronic ignition - '89 on (minispares.com)

 

I'm in the US and ordering parts to be shipped out so want to make double sure. That dizzy is out of stock at the moment but if I know that is the right one at least I will be sure if what I need. 

 

Thanks for any help!

[dotmatrix]

which dizzy do you have?

 

[Shylos]

I assume a 59D based on the vehicle model/age, I haven't checked for sure as it looked easier/cheaper to replace the whole thing based on that price than use a kit. 

[Shylos]

This looks to be a TrueSpark equivalent available in the US which ay be a better/quicker option.  Distributor, A+, w/ Electronic Ignition Pickup (59D4E) | Seven Classic Mini Parts (7ent.com)

[cal844]

65D but get it recurved to suit the 998

[Tornado99]

Whole dizzy is cheaper than an EI pickup plate to replace points plate? That seems out of whack!
My '88 has a US made Pertronix Ignitor II kit fitted to a 59D original distributor.

[Shylos]

Maybe I am getting confused, it is definitely possible...

 

I was comparing this:

 

http://www.minispare.../C-27H7701.aspx

 

with this:

 

http://minispares.co...rts/LU143A.aspx

 

and then looking for alternatives on the 7ent site

[Shylos]

Whole dizzy is cheaper than an EI pickup plate to replace points plate? That seems out of whack!
My '88 has a US made Pertronix Ignitor II kit fitted to a 59D original distributor.

 

Is this what you have? Ignitor 45D or 59D (LU-143A) | Seven Classic Mini Parts (7ent.com)

[croc7]

If you have the original Lucas distributor body and baseplate, it would be better to keep it and install a Pertronix or H & H electronic ignition module.  At least you would be assured of the build quality.  

[Tornado99]

Whole dizzy is cheaper than an EI pickup plate to replace points plate? That seems out of whack!
My '88 has a US made Pertronix Ignitor II kit fitted to a 59D original distributor.

Is this what you have? Ignitor 45D or 59D (LU-143A) | Seven Classic Mini Parts (7ent.com)

That looks like the Ignitor 1, I have Ignitor 2 (Red in colour) which has several improvements including power modulation to prevent over heating if ignition is left on with engine shut down.
There is also Ignitor 3 which adds rev limiter and some othe bells and whistles.

[andyapanel]

Try emailing Minispares; they are very helpful.

I see you live in Minnesota. Do you drive the mini in winter? 

[Shylos]

If you have the original Lucas distributor body and baseplate, it would be better to keep it and install a Pertronix or H & H electronic ignition module.  At least you would be assured of the build quality.  

 

That makes sense, thank you. 

 

 

 

Whole dizzy is cheaper than an EI pickup plate to replace points plate? That seems out of whack!
My '88 has a US made Pertronix Ignitor II kit fitted to a 59D original distributor.

Is this what you have? Ignitor 45D or 59D (LU-143A) | Seven Classic Mini Parts (7ent.com)

That looks like the Ignitor 1, I have Ignitor 2 (Red in colour) which has several improvements including power modulation to prevent over heating if ignition is left on with engine shut down.
There is also Ignitor 3 which adds rev limiter and some othe bells and whistles.

 

 

Ah I see, thanks. I looked at the Ignitor 1 as it specifically said 59D but it looks like the 2 will be appropriate too, thanks for the information!

 

Try emailing Minispares; they are very helpful.

I see you live in Minnesota. Do you drive the mini in winter? 

 

No I haven't, in fact it has been in storage since I shipped it out here as it was just before COVID came along. Hopefully it will be on the road this summer, and then I will winter it in a garage every year. 

[Shylos]

Thanks for the help everyone, between this and contacting Mini Spares I am good to go!