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Modern Ignition for Classic Cars

 

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Austin A7

 





           


Brand new from AccuSpark the DK4A Electronic Distributor for Austin 7

Comes complete with cap rotor and the AccuSpark Module fitted inside

Suitable for 6 and 12 Volt cars . Works with Original Coil





 



BMC A-Series Engines

 



23D - non vacuum

mg distributor
25D
with Vacuum

43D non vacuum
landrover distributor
Lucas 45D
with Vacuum



Off set keyway
drive


Off set keyway
drive
 

Special Distributor Notes:

  1. Distributors are available in 23D and 43D Non Vacuum and 25D and 45D Vacuum .
    All distributors are fully interchangeable also in side or top caps, negative Earth or positive earth


  2. Coils are available in standard sports or Viper resin filled Ballast on Non-Ballast



    Important Note:
    Positive Earth distributors are not compatible with Electronic Rev-Counters



 



BMC B-Series Engines

 



23D - non vacuum

mg distributor
25D
with Vacuum

43D non vacuum
landrover distributor
Lucas 45D
with Vacuum



Off set keyway
drive


Off set keyway
drive
 

Special Distributor Notes:

  1. Distributors are available in 23D and 43D Non Vacuum and 25D and 45D Vacuum .
    All distributors are fully interchangeable also in side or top caps, negative Earth or positive earth


  2. Coils are available in standard sports or Viper resin filled Ballast on Non-Ballast


    Important Note:
    Positive Earth distributors are not compatible with Electronic Rev-Counters

 



Ferguson Tractor

 


  TEA20 TED20 FE35  
43D non vacuum

23D - non vacuum



Off set keyway
drive


Off set keyway
drive
 
Special Distributor Notes


  1. The AccuSpark 23D and 43D Distributor replaces the original Lucas DM3 as originally Fitted
    Either unit can be fitted the 43D offering a slightly less expensive option .
    Only the 23D is available in Positive earth.



  2. Suitable Models
    Fits Models with Standard Vanguard Engine
    TEA20 TED20 FE35 
    Does not fit Continental engine with Gear


  3. Comes with a Push fit cap and requires leads with push fit available part finished .

  4. Spare Caps , Rotors are widely available as distributor use standard Lucas 23D/25D or 45D/43D type Caps and Rotor arms.



  5. Can be used with original or standard coil, but our Red Sports Coil ACU105 is recommended .

Ford : Pre Cross Flow - All Models

 

Fits all Ford Models Fitted with the Pre cross-flow Engine
All Distributors are interchangeable .

  mg distributor
25D with vacuum
See Note 7

 


23D - non vacuum
See Note 5

 

 
later style 45D
See Note 6

Fitted with
Ford Drive Gear
 



  1. The Ford PRE-X Flow engine is a 4 CYL OHV Engine
    The exhaust and carburettor are on the same side
    of the engine.

  2. The Pre-X/Flow,introduced on the 107E Prefect and 105E Anglia in 1959, replacing the side-valve units. Available in sizes, 997cc, 1198cc, 1340cc and 1498cc. You’ll find them in
    Anglia's, Mk1
    Early Mk2 Cortinas
    Corsairs and Classics.

  3. AccuSpark can be used to replace both original Motorcarft or Lucas distributor
    In addition to the original 23D and 25D the later 43D and 45D distributors can also be used


  4. Lucas 23D
    Classic Lucas style distributor Non Vacuum . Used from 60s to mid 1970s
    Works with all models but should be considered on models with larger than standard carbs where a vacuum is of little use
  5. Lucas 25D
    Classic Lucas style distributor
    Fitted with a vacuum unit
    Used from 60s to mid 1970s
    Works well with all standard and mildly modified cars

  6. Lucas 45D Vacuum /Lucas 43D Non-Vacuum
    Classic Lucas distributors used from mid 1970s -1980 although can be used on any year of car
    Pre or Cross flow

  7. Can be used with standard coil,but works best with a coil from our range of sports coils .

  8. 23D and 25D are both available in negative or positive earth .


    Important Note:
    Positive Earth distributors are not compatible with Electronic Rev-Counters

Ford : Cross Flow Engine - All Models

 

Fits all Ford Models Fitted with the Cross-flow Engine
All Distributors are interchangeable .

  mg distributor
25D With Vacuum
See Note 7

 


23D - Non Vacuum
See Note 5

 

 
Later Style 45D
See Note 6

Fitted with
Ford Drive Gear
 



  1. The Ford X-Flow engine is a 4 CYL OHV Engine
    Also know as a Kent Engine

    Introduced in
    And used right up to Mid 1980s

    Available in smaller engine sizes
    From 1100cc - 1600cc


  2. Fitted to:

    Ford Escort ,
    Ford Cortina
    Ford Capri
    Ford Fiesta

  3. AccuSpark can be used to replace both original Motorcarft, Bosch or Lucas distributor
    In addition to the original 23D and 25D the later 43D and 45D distributors can also be used


  4. Lucas 23D
    Classic Lucas style distributor Non Vacuum . Used from 60s to mid 1970s
    Works with all models but should be considered on models with larger than standard carbs where a vacuum is of little use
  5. Lucas 25D
    Classic Lucas style distributor
    Fitted with a vacuum unit
    Used from 60s to mid 1970s
    Works well with all standard and mildly modified cars

  6. Lucas 45D Vacuum /Lucas 43D Non-Vacuum
    Classic Lucas distributors used from mid 1970s -1980 although can be used on any year of car
    Pre or Cross flow

  7. Can be used with standard coil,but works best with a coil from our range of sports coils .
    All Fords from 1968 onwards were fitted with a Ballast ignition and a ballast coil should be selected .

  8. 23D and 25D are both available in negative or positive earth .



    Important Note:
    Positive Earth distributors are not compatible with Electronic Rev-Counters

Ford :V6 Essex and Cologne

 


 
Ford Essex V6

 

 


Ford Cologne V6

   



  1. AccuSpark Distributors will Replace Both Bosch and Motorcraft Distributors

  2. Cologne V6 version use Allen key oil drive
    Not Star Drive
    Not Suitable 2.9


  3. Essex V6 Version fits All Essex Engines 2.0 , 2.5 and 3.0 Models

  4. Can be used with standard points coil, but works best with a coil from our range of sports coils .
    All Ford models after 1968 used a Ballast type Ignition




Ford :Pinto Engine

 


 
Pinto with vacuum

 

 


Pinto non vacuum


   



  1. The Ford Pinto engine is a 4 Cyl OHC engine
    Introduced in 1970 and running to Mid 1990s

    Mainly available in 1.6 and 2.0 lt versions , But also available in less common 1.3 ,1.8 ,,2.3

    Fitted to:

    Ford Escort
    Ford Cortina
    Ford Capri
    Ford Granada
    Ford Transit
    Ford Sierra

  2. AccuSpark Distributors will Replace Both Bosch and Motorcraft Distributors

  3. Pinto is available in Both Vacuum and non Vacuum version

  4. Important Note: COILS

    Our electronic Distributors are designed to replace points Distributors and can be used with original coils .

    If using to replace a later model distributor with Factory electronic ignition, the coil must be replaced with one of our Red or Blue Coils




Ford :Twin Cam

 


 


Lucas 23D - Non Vacuum


 

 


Lucas 43D Non Vacuum



Fitted with
Ford Drive Gear
 



  1. The Ford Twin cam engine was fitted
    to many cars including Lotus .

    These distributors are all interchangeable
    and suitable for all Twin cam engines


  2. Can be used with standard points coil, but works best with a coil from our range of sports coils .

Hillman

 

Hillman Models Imp , Avenger , Minx , Hunter

 


Lucas 23D -
Non Vacuum

mg distributor
Lucas 25D
with Vacuum

 

 

landrover distributor
Lucas 45D
with Vacuum

Lucas 43D -
Non Vacuum



Off set key-way
drive
 



  1. Early Models up to 1973 use 23D or 25D
    Later Models 1974 onwards use 43D or 45D

    These distributors are all interchangeable

  2. Can be used with standard points coil, but works best with a coil from our range of sports coils .


    Important Note:
    Positive Earth distributors are not compatible with Electronic Rev-Counters

 

 

 

 

Land Rover

 

Suitable 4 Cyl Land Rover Series I , II , III , Defender

 


Lucas 23D -
Non Vacuum

landrover distributor
Lucas 25D -
With side cap


mg distributor
Lucas 25D
with Vacuum

landrover distributor
Lucas 45D
with Vacuum

 

Off set key-way
drive
 



  1. Early Models up to 1974 use 23D or 25D
    Later Models 1974 onwards use 43D or 45D
    All Distributors are interchangeable

    These distributors are all interchangeable

  2. Can be used with standard points coil, but works best with a coil from our range of sports coils .
    Land Rover up to use Red Coil After 1985 use a Ballast type-blue coil

    Important Note:
    Positive Earth distributors are not compatible with Electronic Rev-Counters

 
 

Suitable 6 Cyl Land Rover

 



 


     



  1. Suitable 6 Cyl Land-rover

  2. Can be used with standard points coil, but works best with a coil from our range of sports coils .
    Land Rover up to use Red Coil After 1985 use a Ballast type-blue coil

Jaguar

 

Suitable 6 cyl Classic Jaguars

 

mg distributor
Lucas 22/25D6




Lucas 45D 6





Off set key-way
drive
 



  1. The AccuSpark 22/25D6 Cylinder Distributor can be used
    To replace the original Distributor on the
    Following models
    E- Type all years
    MK X
    Jaguar Models Up to 1972
    Xj6
    The AccuSpark 45D6 replaces points distributors on XJ6 1972 onwards

  2. Can be used with standard points coil, but works best with a coil from our range of sports coils .
    Land Rover up to use Red Coil After 1985 use a Ballast type-blue coil
  3. Available in
    Points
    Electronic ,
    Positive or Negative

  4. These distributors are all interchangeable

Jensen Healey

 

Suitable All Models 1972 -1975

 


Lucas 23D -
Non Vacuum

mg distributor
Lucas 25D
with Vacuum

 

 

landrover distributor
Lucas 45D
with Vacuum

Lucas 43D -
Non Vacuum



Off set key-way
drive
 



  1. Suitable All Models 1972 -1975

    These distributors are all interchangeable


  2. Available in Both Early 23D and later 43D non Vacuum distributors

  3. Can be used with standard points coil, but works best with a coil from our range of sports coils .


    Important Note:
    Positive Earth distributors are not compatible with Electronic Rev-Counters

 

 

 

 

Lotus Models

 

Lotus Lotus Esprit , Eclat and Elan Models

   


 


Lucas 23D -
Non Vacuum

mg distributor
Lucas 25D
with Vacuum

landrover distributorLucas 45D
with Vacuum


Lucas 43D -
Non Vacuum


   


Distributors are available with the offset keyway as used on the 907 engine

Also available with the ford gear for the Twin Cam engine


 
 
 

MG Models

 

MGA All Models

   


 


Lucas 23D -
Non Vacuum

mg distributor
Lucas 25D
with Vacuum

landrover distributorLucas 45D
with Vacuum


Lucas 43D -
Non Vacuum

mg distributor
Lucas 25D6

   



  1. MGA
    All years use 23D or 25D
  2. All MGA models use a standard type or Sports 12 Volt coil

 
 

MGB Models 1952 -1981

             

 

  1. MGB

    MGB Models 1962-1974
    Available :
    23D None Vacuum
    25D4 Vacuum

    MGB Models 1975-1981 Available :
    43D None Vacuum
    45D4 Vacuum


    These models have a Ballast Ignition from
    New

  2. Coil All Chrome bumper models use a 12 Volt coil , all Rubber bumper models use
    a Ballast ignition
 
 

MGC All models

             

 

  1. MGC 25D6 Available for negative Earth only

     

 
 

MG Midget 998 1098 and 1275cc

             

 

  1. Suitable all MG and Sprite Models
    Frog-eye , 1098 and 1275
    Not 1500cc
 
 

MG Midget 1500cc

             

 

  1. Suitable all MG Midget 1500cc Models
  2. All Rubber Bumper MG 1500cc Models have a Ballast type ignition
    with a Ballast wire in the loom

Mini Models all years

 

Mini up to 1981

 


Lucas 23D -
Non Vacuum

mg distributor
Lucas 25D
with Vacuum

landrover distributor
Lucas 45D
with Vacuum



A -series


A+ Drive
1980 onwards
 



  1. 23d and 25d Suitable All Models up to 1974
  2. 1974 -1981 use 43D and 45D
  3. Not suitable later A+ engine see 59D

 

Mini 1982 onwards A+ Engine

               

 

  1. Suitable A+ engine
    The A+ Distributor has a shorter shaft and a wide drive key-way as shown in photo

  2. Cars 1980-1982 use Non Ballast coil
    Cars 1982 onwards use a Ballast coil

Morris Minor all years

 


 


Lucas 23D -
Non Vacuum

mg distributor
Lucas 25D
with Vacuum

 

 

landrover distributor
Lucas 45D
with Vacuum


   



  1. All Models used a 25D originally
    45D can be used as alternative


  2. Available in Negative and Positive Earth

Reliant 4cy Models

 


 


Lucas 23D -
Non Vacuum

mg distributor
Lucas 25D
with Vacuum

 

 

landrover distributor
Lucas 45D
with Vacuum




Off set key-way
drive
 



  1. Reliant 4 Cylinder 1968-1974 use 23D and 45D


  2. Reliant 4 Cylinder 1975 onwards use 43D and 45D


    Important Note:
    Positive Earth distributors are not compatible with Electronic Rev-Counters

Rover P6 2000 4cl

 


 


Lucas 23D -
Non Vacuum

mg distributor
Lucas 25D
with Vacuum

 

 


   


 


  1. Suitable 4 cyl models 1963 - 1976
  2. Avalable in both standard vacuum and non vacuum versions


Standard 8 - 10
Vangaurd

 



 

mg distributor
Lucas 25D4
With Vacuum


 

 



   


  1. Suitable
    Standar8 1954 - 1959
    Standard 10 1956 - 1959
    Standard Vanguard 1953 - 1963

  2. Available in with correct side cap or top cap
  3. Available in Positive and Negative earth
  4. Available in electronic and Points versions
 

Sunbeam

 

Alpine and Rapier 4 Cyl Models


Lucas 23D -
Non Vacuum

mg distributor
Lucas 25D
with Vacuum

 

 

landrover distributor
Lucas 45D type




Off set key-way
drive
 



  1. Alpine Series 1-5 and Rapier 4 Cyl Models
  2. All 25D and 45D Distributors are interchangeable
    25D normally used on cars upto early 1970s
    45D models used on later Models

  3. Distributors all have off set key-way drive


    Important Note:
    Positive Earth distributors are not compatible with Electronic Rev-Counters

Triumph

 

Triumph Spitfire

 


Delco 4 Cyl with
Rev Counter


 

 

landrover distributor
Lucas 45D Type
1500cc onwards



Delco
Rec Counter Drive
 


  1. Spitfire 1200cc and 1300cc models use Delco distributor
    Delco Distributors come with the Rev-Counter take off Drive
    Delco Distributors come in both negative and positive versions

  2. Spitfire Models 1500cc and onwards use Lucas 45D Distributors for use with electronic Rev-counter
    Negative Earth only
 
 
Triumph TR6 GT6 and Vitesse


 


Delco 6 Cyl
with with Rev-counter


 

 

mg distributor
Lucas 25D
Non Rev-counter type



Delco
Rec Counter Drive
 
  1. The Delco unit is a direct replacement for both Delco units and LUCAS 25D6 with rev-counter drive


Lucas unit with rev counter drive

 
 
Triumph Herald
Tr3 , TR4 , TR4a



 


Lucas 23D -
Non Vacuum


 

 

mg distributor
Lucas 25D4
With Vacuum


   


  1. Suitable
    All triumph Herald Models
    All TR3 TR4 and TR4a

  2. Available in 25D with Vacuum and 23D none Vacuum
  3. Available in Positive and Negative earth
  4. Available in electronic and Points versions

VW air cooled models


 


009 Non vacuum


 

 


SVDA with Vacuum


   


  1. Suitable for all air cooled flat four Engines Fitted to

    Beetle
    Camper
    Bus

    Suitable for 4 Cyl
    Air cooled Porsche Models

  2. SVDA type
    With vacuum
    Used when smooth driving is preferred

    009 type
    Non vac
    Performance , can give
    Stop -Go performance
 

 

 

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