So Kelvin are you saying I can replace the 25D dizzy in our 67B with a 45D?
If so, do any modifications have to be made?
Monte
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
To: "'Carl French'" <leylandauto@yahoo.com>; <MG-MGB@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 11:13 AM
Subject: RE: distributor cap applications
> > I need to replace my 25d4 distributor # 41428 fitting my 67 B
> > with HC engine. I am running the side entry cap and wish to
> > get a # 41427 dist listed as a replacement for mine. My
> > question is, Can I use the side entry cap on this model. I
> > can never seem to understand the ignition side of the car, It
> > will ever be all greek to me. Carl W. French
> >
> Carl:
>
> The 41427 distributor is a more modern 45D design. The 25D side entry cap
> will not fit on the unit. There is a side entry 45D cap, but it is not
> generally available and uses push on connectors, not the screw in that the
> earlier cap has. The side entry 45D cap is normally only used in
> applications of limited clearance. It is not necessary and doesn't offer
> any benefit for your application.
>
> The 45D distributor is an improvement over the 25D, as the cam profile and
> point set offer better spark control, and less wear. The cap and rotor
were
> also redesigned to be less prone to shorting when used with higher output
> ignition systems.
>
> I highly recomend the 41427 as a basis for a problem free ignition system.
> Typically most original 25D units have a host of problems with worn
shafts,
> sticky advance mechanisms and failed vacuum units.
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Kelvin.
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