what distributor do i have

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  • BGGB
    Low Range
    • Jul 2008
    • 83

    what distributor do i have

    hello all, i'm considering installing a pertronix/flamethrower to my 1965 IIa 2.25. the reason for upgrading is that i have a sputtering coming from the exhaust that i can't get rid of even after timing and what not. i've been on the interstate in the rain before and heard and the engine shut down and i couln'd figure it out untill i adjusting the points. it seems that that that i have to fix them every 200 miles or so, i'm thinking worn distributor correct me if i'm wrong. the flamethrower distributor from mossmoters.com is for a 25d4 distributor but i'm not sure if thats the one that i have. i'm sure someone can give me some hints on which ones were fitted to which years/models. also has anyone installed one of this distributors? thanks for your help
  • Bertha
    3rd Gear
    • Nov 2007
    • 384

    #2
    Forget a new one, get your original rebuilt instead http://www.advanceddistributors.com/

    Also be aware that the electrical parts coming through these days are crap. You could have a bad condensor(which in the past would have be nearly impossible to find)if your points are burning up after 200 miles. But start with a rebuild from Jeff and go from there. I always try and fix what the car originally came with as opposed to buying new or upgraded parts-then you throw other variables into the mix that weren't originally there.
    Last edited by Bertha; 07-05-2009, 12:31 AM.
    1965 109 2door hardtop (restored years ago)
    1971 88 (restored and as new)
    1967 88 (the next project)

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    • SeriesShorty
      2nd Gear
      • Sep 2008
      • 275

      #3
      If it's original Lucas, you may find a stamp viewable by looking directly down onto the distributor body. Mine says 25D and it has an arrow pointing to it as well. See if you've got identification like that.
      1966 IIa - ex-MOD, ex-FFR, ex-24v
      1997 Discovery SE7 - I'm empty inside without her

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