JodyFKerr
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Hey Folks,
Thanks to the help so far I've got the front suspension all nice and refreshed (and what a difference that makes on this car!). My mum took it in to get emissions and the car failed (never really a suprise, I expected it to fail the first time).
Based on the data recieved it looks like poor ignition. So, I went ahead and ordered a fresh wire set & coil as a matter of fact. Then I started diving into the distributor and spare parts. Now, based on the parts and the engine wiring harness it appears that this car was originally outfitted with the Lucas 45DE4 unit (and I have one in the loose bits). From what I understand these tend to fail, and there's no repair parts available. The previous owner fitted a Lucas 25D distributor, which is far as I can tell is not a recommended replacement (everything I read says to use the Lucas 45D4).
Preferrably, I'd like to stay away from points, as then mum doesn't have to worry about them. In reality, I'd just like to get the car to pass emissions so that she can plate and drive it. I can always convert over at a later date.
Questions:
1) is that Lucas 25D a viable distributor?
2) Should I be ordering a Lucas 45D4 instead?
3) Is these a recommended modern distributor (e.g. Pertronix, Crane, etc)?
Thanks!
Jody
Thanks to the help so far I've got the front suspension all nice and refreshed (and what a difference that makes on this car!). My mum took it in to get emissions and the car failed (never really a suprise, I expected it to fail the first time).
Based on the data recieved it looks like poor ignition. So, I went ahead and ordered a fresh wire set & coil as a matter of fact. Then I started diving into the distributor and spare parts. Now, based on the parts and the engine wiring harness it appears that this car was originally outfitted with the Lucas 45DE4 unit (and I have one in the loose bits). From what I understand these tend to fail, and there's no repair parts available. The previous owner fitted a Lucas 25D distributor, which is far as I can tell is not a recommended replacement (everything I read says to use the Lucas 45D4).
Preferrably, I'd like to stay away from points, as then mum doesn't have to worry about them. In reality, I'd just like to get the car to pass emissions so that she can plate and drive it. I can always convert over at a later date.
Questions:
1) is that Lucas 25D a viable distributor?
2) Should I be ordering a Lucas 45D4 instead?
3) Is these a recommended modern distributor (e.g. Pertronix, Crane, etc)?
Thanks!
Jody