> As you may know, I am rebuilding a '60 TR3A (TS71470E on engine)
> and using
> some parts from a ?'66 TR4 motor(#CT24256E on engine). Since I have two
> distributors, I think I get to choose which one I want to use.
> Are they the
> same? I noticed the 3's distributor cap looks as though it's got
> two levels
> of wires going to the plugs, however the TR4 motor simply has 4 level plug
> wires (like my Volvo). I would think these two caps are just designed
> differently, but is this really the case?
I think so, in fact I think the cap on your TR4 motor is not from a TR4.
Might even be from a Volvo ! But either cap should fit either dizzy.
> Do both dizzys use the same points,
> etc.
Yes, by TS71470E. I think the advance curves were originally very slightly
different, but it doesn't make enough difference to worry about.
Randall
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