sanvin88 Posted May 15, 2010 Posted May 15, 2010 I have a 1971 Super 7 Series 4 Twin Cam (possibly 1558cc). I would like to put in an electronic distributor. Does anyone know what will fit without too much modification.
11Budlite Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 I've had good luck with a Pertronix Ignitor in my '64 MGB. Been installed for appr 15 years without any issues. I think they have applications for most Lucas distributors (23D, 45D, etc), and I think they have complete new distributors to replace the Lucas unit as well. I do keep a spare breaker plate/points/condensor in the trunk just in case.
sanvin88 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Posted May 16, 2010 Thanks for the info. I will check if they have a website. Almost impossible to get to the distributor with the Webers hanging over it, but I see I have to get a number off of it to continue my search. I hope the distributor can be removed without removing the Webers.
DeanG Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 Call one of the Lotus specialists. Dave Bean, RD Enterprises, JAE, Sports Car World and they can tell you what are the best current options.
MoBoost Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 I've been running a Lumenition system, basically a breakerless device that substitutes a light beam and "chopper" for the points for more than 20 years in my Twincam. It's been spot-on reliable. Look around a bit for more feedback regarding Petronix as I've read some not always positive comments about their hardware.
sanvin88 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Posted May 16, 2010 Thanks everyone for your replys. Just need to start researching now to find the best optsion.
solder_guy Posted May 16, 2010 Posted May 16, 2010 Even though I still have points .. I've thought about a electronic transistor device to cut down on the amount of current going through the points .. Rob
TheDingo8MyBaby Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 You have several options that will fit without much modification: Aldon Petronix Lumenition Crane Mallory Piranha Just make sure you check your timing chain once in a while. It'll be a long time before you need to fiddle with the distributor again.
DeanG Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 You have several options that will fit without much modification: Aldon Petronix Lumenition Crane Mallory Piranha Just make sure you check your timing chain once in a while. It'll be a long time before you need to fiddle with the distributor again. I thought that Crane went out of business earlier this year
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