Disributor

[davidball]

The dizzy on my 1700 X-Flow is nicely hidden by the inlet manifold for the two Weber DCOE 40s. I cannot even see any model numbers on it only the word "Lucas". It looks like I will need to take the manifold off to get to the dizzy to find the model number so I can order an electronic ignition kit. I presume the manifold is water cooled so I will have to drain off some coolant. Are there any neat tricks to get round this? I am worried about air locks when I refill.

[casbar]

Hmmm, I swapped my dizzy out on my old Caterham for a webber 3d ignition system and certainly didn't remove the carbs or manifold. I also had the cap off many times before I changed, again without sripping carbs etc.

It can be done, just needs a bit of tlc.

Ask the question on Blatchat.com or do a search several options for changing out the distributor

[davidball]

Thanks.

I can get the cap off but I have no clear view of the distributor body to see any identifying marks.

[davidball]

Phew that was fun. I got the dissy out and it is a Lucas FL303. I searched the web for it. Lots of hits but no Lucas dizzy. Does anyone know if it has another ID?

[buzzer]

David

FL303 is a Burton Power part numbed, have a look on their web site, its still listed. Details are:-

Part No: FL303 Status: Available from stock.
Item Price: £114.89 Surcharge: £20.00 Price: £134.89
£158.50 (exc.Vat)
(inc.Vat)


Description: MODIFIED NON-VACUUM LUCAS STYLE DISTRIBUTOR: X/FLOW, PRE-X/FLOW & BDA ROAD/RALLY

Other Info: NON-VACUUM TYPE. SUPPLIED WITH SIDE ENTRY CAP. ROAD/RALLY SPEC. APPROX.STATIC IGN.TIMING: 14deg.BTDC. SURCHARGE REFUNDABLE ON RETURN OF ANY X/FLOW DISTRIBUTOR. FOR IGNITOR KIT, USE IGNLU143.

[davidball]

Thanks for the info it is much appreciated.

[davidball]

Well that was fun and games. My se7en is back on the road after three weeks pratting around looking bits. I tried to fit the Bosch dizzy that the previous owner bought but could not fit. I got the thing installed and managed to fire up the beast only to find that there was not enought clearance for the side entry cap so I could turn the dizzy to set the correct timing! Meantime the inertia starter died of old age and it took two weeks to locate a recon unit. I put the old Lucas FL303 dizzy back in and I am mobile again, though with points. I think I will leave well alone until my nerves have calmed down and I feel up to fitting the contactless gizmo.