Group Buy-Electronic distributor kits
As promissed I have looked into suppliers for the above and have come up with the following club special offer.This particular offer comes from http://www.simonbbc.com/
Even if you can't fit one yourself you'll save a small fortune over what your local garage would charge for one-just pay their labour charge instead.
Please note that this will be an ongoing GB so as soon as we have five interestred parties the goods will be ordered up and supplied and the next GB will automatically commence.
This group buy offers you a complete brand new electronic (no more replacing/setting up fiddly points) replacement package for your ignition system. Each kit includes a brand new distributor, a brand new vacuum advance unit, brand new powermax rotor arm and brand new 12V coil. The distributors look exactly virtually the same as the original Lucas item and you can even fit an original Lucas spark plug cap if you wish to it.
Please note that your existing ballast resisted coil MUST be replaced with a 12v version (this will require a small modification to the existing wiring loom) as the electronics in the distributor will otherwise over heat and this will most likely lead to premature failure aswell as invalidating your warranty
Two year unlimited mileage guarantee
There are two offers available but so long as five distributors are ordered at the same time then we can mix and match.
Kit 001
Comprises of 1 x new 45D electronic distributor c/w powermax rotor arm, cap and matched coil.
Suppliers website price £60.99
JULE offer price- £55
Specification-
Our POWERMAX Lucas type 45D4 electronic distributor fits Mini 850, 1000, 1100cc Austin 1300 etc MGB & MGB GT Maxi, Allegro and some 4 cylinder Land Rover, fits all ‘A’ series engines from 1969 to 1981, prior to electronic ignition pack and some B series engines but does not fit DIRECTLY onto an A+ engine.
This distributor now comes supplied with our POWERMAX rotor arm which is specifically designed for durability and performance, ensure your ignition is getting the best it can
Performance electronic module available for an electronic coil, however this unit is for use with a standard coil.
Developed and tested to replace the troublesome points system with modern magnetic pick-up electronic ignition to give the following benefits:
•Improved performance
•Easier starting
•Up to 15% better fuel economy
•Improved ignition
•Improved fuel economy
•Easy PLUG & PLAY installation
•No adjustments needed
Red wire connects to the positive connector on the coil, the Black connects to the negative
Options-
Silicon HT lead set (normally £12.99) JULE offer price £11.50
Conversion wiring kit (simple plug & play-no cutting fully reversable and with instructions) to convert your coil supply from 6v to 12 volt.
JULE Offer price £4
Kit 002
As above but performance version c/w matched 12v coil
Suppliers website price-£79.99
JULE offer price- £69
Specification-
[u]POWERMAX Sports / Performance 45D Distributor with coil to match
Our POWERMAX performance / sports electronic Lucas type 45D4 distributor provides your ignition system with a very high powered and accurate spark, and as this is our signature module together and fitted with the POWERMAX upgrade you really are getting the best your ignition can get.
Designed for durability and performance the POWERMAX performance distributor is our top of the range signature solution for ignition systems
IDEAL FOR PERFORMANCE ENGINES WHERE GOOD SPARK CONTROL IS REQUIRED OVER THE FULL REV RANGE
NOT AN AFTERMARKET EXCHANGE PART BUT DESIGNED AND BUILT FOR COMPETITION ENGINES OR THE MORE DISCERNING MECHANIC...
•Improved performance
•Easier starting
•Up to 15% better fuel economy
•Improved ignition
•Improved fuel economy
•Easy PLUG & PLAY installation
•No adjustments needed
•Improved durability and performance with the POWERMAX upgrade
Simple wiring involves Red wire connecting to the positive connector on the coil and the Black connecting to the negative side
Options-
Silicon HT lead set (normally £12.99) JULE offer price £11.50
Conversion wiring kit (simple plug & play-no cutting fully reversable and with instructions) to convert your coil supply from 6v to 12 volt.
JULE Offer Price £4
(Please note that post and packaging charges for the UK (please advise it otherwise for a quote) will be £8 per kit)
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Hi Colin,
I think it may be an idea for me to get one of these having just beaten the cr*p out of the original with a hammer and chisel.
Sorry just read that back - I was meaning to say that I had persuaded it gently with love and tenderness that the most useful thing it could do was to turn in the block in order to allow correct timing of the engine.
Just a standard one should suffice I think. 😀
Thanks Ken...Funny you should be the first as I have just sent a PM for wiring help:o
List so far-
Ken
Hi Colin,
I'd like the Kit 002 version and a set of silicon HT leads please.
Also, to quote from the other, previous thread about these:
Just had this back from simonbbcIf anyone is worried about the 12v supply don't be as I can make up an extra plug and play (correct colour coded) loom without the need of removing the ballast resistor from your looms-thus leaving them standard and the dizzy easily reversable should you require to change back-
Hello Colin
The units we use are now reproduction units but are rebuilt by our Ex Lucas engineers to a very high standard (comes with two year warranty too)
We can work a price for multiple orders and return customers.. please see our website for more information.The ballast will need either removing or bypassing as the modules require 12 volts constant to function correctly.
I hope this helps
Simon
Is it youself or Simon offering to make up the ballast bypass? Either way, could I order / ask for one of these also?
Cheers
Col
Hi Col
It is I who will make up the bypass wire (if required) as Simon bbc doesn't although he would be interested in some-I'm only doing these for members though as it is time consuming. I'll be using the correct colour coded wiring and a sheath so will be a neat and simple job to do.
List so far
Ken- 1 x kit 001
Nellie 1 x kit 002 + leads + conversion wire.
Doh, why does the stuff you want always come up at the wrong time:( Sorry, I'll have to bow out of this one, pennies have already been catered for in the bodywork and paint department. Can I catch the next one though:)
It's an ongoing GB so not a problem
Colin
I would be interested in one for Tatty provided it is a DIY fix that I could do myself.
Problem for me is that I will not be back in the UK after this weekend till early November.
I have new HT leads and a nearly new coil but am not sure what Kit to go for.
I would prefer not to mess with the wiring so the ballast bypass etc may be the way to go for me.
What would you suggest?
Cheers
Keith
Hi Keith
the hardest part of fitting is getting the old one out (as they can seize in) but other than making sure that the timing is right it is very straight forward.- if I still had an 1800 I'd photograph the procedure.
Just to be clear the electronic distributor must have a 12v supply so thus a 12v coil must be fitted. This obviously requires a new 12v power supply (via the blallast bypass wire) which is purely plug and play.
As far as which kit is concerened it's totally up to you. Either will be a considerable improvement on an old points distributor. Is your engine pretty standard?
Don't worry about being away as we still need another two kits (provided you go for one) to make up the 5 needed but if it does become a problem I'll get one for you and you can sort out with me once you get back (I know where you liveB)B) )
I hope that helps you
Hi Colin
Could you let me know how close we are to the next GB for the Standard 45D4 plus matched coil. Mine is a bog standard 1800 in the LE Roadster. If not too far away from 5 I'll order a Kit 001 £60.00 via JULE. Regards RossB - Keith