2 Distributer questions.

[john.houston]

Hi .I was checking my Distributer and the first thing I noticed was that the PO had used a fixed rotor arm (he used his right foot as a limiter).Could somone tell me the best type to fit and if possible where to get one- this would be the limiting type "Standard". For runnig in I want to keep the revs as low as possible. +2 1969.

Second I only have to turn and rock the distributer shaft to see that the bush needs changing.Where can I get one from please?

Thanks again

[rgh0]

John
I dont know what costs are like in the UK but in Australia the rev limiting rotors cost over A$100 which is pretty expensive for an item with limited life. These days better to fit an electronic rev limiter at a cost of around A$200 in Australia and a standard rotor at a cost of around A$10 that you cant afford to replace. The electronic limiters also do a more accurate and reliable job.

New replacement bushes and shafts for the Lucas distributors were hard to get a few years ago, dont know if anybody remaking them now as I have not had to find any recently.

cheers
Rohan

[john.houston]

Thanks again Rohan . More searchig I think.

[dusty]

The rotors do come up on ebay, I bought one for about 6 quid! It limits to 6500rpm

[bcmc33]

Rohan's electronic limiter route is the best and safest option.

Regarding a worn dizzy - contact Lee at H&H on 01384 261599 who will refurbish it and convert it to electronic if you want for a reasonable cost.


Brian Clarke
(1972 Sprint)

[dusty]

If you want the original type, there is a limiting rotor arm on eBay at the moment.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LOTUS-CORTINA-MK1-MK2-ESCORT-ELAN-REV-LIMITER-NEW_W0QQitemZ250114590660QQihZ015QQcategoryZ31354QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[john.houston]

Thanks very much Dusty. I will give it a bid .