Electric Ignition help?!

[scotty_1987]

http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/to ... %20%20best

I can't seem to get a definitive answer from anyone their which type of distributor would my mini have so I know which leccy ignition to get?! It's a 1985 Mini Mayfair, with standard 998cc engine by the way


Cheers
Nathan

[woody]

If standard your car should have a 59D4 distributor and a ballast coil.
The britpart kit is for a 45D4 dizzy.I've bought one of these but haven't used it yet.
I know nothing about the accuspark but the kit you would need is
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Electron ... 2c6f71a797
I have used Aldon kits in the past but I see they have got very expensive.

[scotty_1987]

Cheers dude !! I take it this one will be fine for mine then?!

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewit ... 0544481738

[woody]

That's the one.Let us know how you get on with it.

[scotty_1987]

Will do dude cheers for your help

[minibus]

The electronics in my Aldon distributor burnt out (unfortunately before I got to go round the track at Mondello!). The engine in my car is a 1275 out of a Metro, not sure what year. The electronic "box" in the distributor has a sticker with 42AD-V5 on it. Would anybody be able to provide info/link to where I could replace the electronics or the whole distributor if more reasonable please?

Thanks

[woody]

Aldon should be able to supply a replacement unit. I'd check that your using the correct coil and weather the car is wired for ballast or non ballast system. Is it a standard engine or what spec is it?

[minibus]

It is a standard engine non ballast with a 12V coil. Thanks for info. emailed Aldon 2 weeks ago but no reply!!

[woody]

Weather you use a ballast or non ballast system is independent of the engine spec. If you got a complete engine including the correct dizzy then you must determine if the dizzy is ment to run with or without a ballast coil. The fact your using an aldon dizzy means it was changed somewere along the line but again you need to know is it a ballast or non-ballast dizzy and fit the correct coil to match. The other thing you must know is weather the loom in you car is for a ballast or non-ballast system and if nessissary convert it to whichever you need to use.