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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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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