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dklawson
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Chris, thanks for looking that up.
So... didn't the 948 run the DM2 distributor? Does it use the same points as the 25D4?
If the points fit, follow Jack's steps above on fitting the points. Pay particular attention to three things:
1) Make sure the flex-braid is in place between the breaker plate and the dizzy housing. It needs to be intact and flexible to complete the ground circuit and allow the vacuum advance to do its job.
2) Make very sure you fit the little nylon/plastic spacer washers on the spring arm of the points. Failure to properly fit those spacers shorts out the moving arm of the points... effectively creating a permanently closed kill switch... no spark.
3) When fitting the condenser, make sure its little forked spade lug on the wire is not touching the breaker plate or fixed portion of the points. As above, that will create a permanently closed kill switch.
So... didn't the 948 run the DM2 distributor? Does it use the same points as the 25D4?
If the points fit, follow Jack's steps above on fitting the points. Pay particular attention to three things:
1) Make sure the flex-braid is in place between the breaker plate and the dizzy housing. It needs to be intact and flexible to complete the ground circuit and allow the vacuum advance to do its job.
2) Make very sure you fit the little nylon/plastic spacer washers on the spring arm of the points. Failure to properly fit those spacers shorts out the moving arm of the points... effectively creating a permanently closed kill switch... no spark.
3) When fitting the condenser, make sure its little forked spade lug on the wire is not touching the breaker plate or fixed portion of the points. As above, that will create a permanently closed kill switch.
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ncbugeye
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I was able to obtain a set of Lucas points and condenser locally, but not the "terminal and lead". The one I have is for a 948 distributor and does not fit the 1275. I called VB and they are shipping me one but now I won't probably get it until after Christmas, so ncbugeye will have to sit and doze for a couple of weeks.
I really appreciate the information, my memories are coming back...
I really appreciate the information, my memories are coming back...
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ncbugeye
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I live in North Raleigh just inside I-540 off Six Forks.
In the Moss Catalog on page 64 it's the part numbered 6. It's the wire and the plastic terminal itself that you attach the wire to from the harness.
In the 948 distrbutor there is a two-pronged part of the baseplate bent at right angles, into which the terminal slots. In the 1275 distributor the two prongs are deleted and the terminal slides directly into the cutout in the distributor body.
In the Moss Catalog on page 64 it's the part numbered 6. It's the wire and the plastic terminal itself that you attach the wire to from the harness.
In the 948 distrbutor there is a two-pronged part of the baseplate bent at right angles, into which the terminal slots. In the 1275 distributor the two prongs are deleted and the terminal slides directly into the cutout in the distributor body.
Coastalman
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Chris and Doug,
If you need any Sprite/Midget parts in Raleigh check with Carl Cason. He has been racing a Sprite for 20 years and runs a Miata and MG repair shop on Hillsborough St. just past the NC Fairgrounds going toward Cary. Carl is a "go to" person for Spridgit knowledge.
If you need any Sprite/Midget parts in Raleigh check with Carl Cason. He has been racing a Sprite for 20 years and runs a Miata and MG repair shop on Hillsborough St. just past the NC Fairgrounds going toward Cary. Carl is a "go to" person for Spridgit knowledge.
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Chris,
I'll have to look it up and get back to you.
Charlie
I'll have to look it up and get back to you.
Charlie
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ncbugeye
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Found him, he's https://www.sportsandcompactsllc.com and he's a Miata and other Mazda guy. Not a single mention of LBC on his web site.
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Just call him and start talking Sprites and Midgets. His name is Carl and he is very knowledgable.
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dklawson
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I know Carl. His family (parents) lived just around the corner from me when I was living with my parents. There was always a large collection of MBGs and Midgets parked at the house. The last time I saw him was well over twenty years ago (I remember buying some used SU pump parts). I have spoken to him on the phone a couple of years back. He's a nice guy with a large collection of parts.
Chris, I don't have a printed catalog from Moss so I'm going by their online stuff. Are you talking about their parts 153-600 and -640 that they call "Terminal and Lead"? If so, I probably have one that fits a 1275. If that won't help, I've made repairs using the high-flex copper braid used for electric motor brushes. Do you have a broken part worth fixing? Actually I've only used motor brush braid for the ground wire but it could be used on the terminal you're talking about if after improvising some insulation to cover it.
Chris, I don't have a printed catalog from Moss so I'm going by their online stuff. Are you talking about their parts 153-600 and -640 that they call "Terminal and Lead"? If so, I probably have one that fits a 1275. If that won't help, I've made repairs using the high-flex copper braid used for electric motor brushes. Do you have a broken part worth fixing? Actually I've only used motor brush braid for the ground wire but it could be used on the terminal you're talking about if after improvising some insulation to cover it.