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September 29th, 2008
Q & A: 1979 MGB Distributor Problem
Tuesday April 02nd, 2002
Hi John,
My Dad sold me a '79 MGB awhile back that he's owned since 1984. It has
33K original miles. The engine has been slightly modified, in that it has
twin carbs and the air pump removed.
Here's my problem - It has a electronic distributor which I think has
failed. When I test for a spark, there is none.
Do you know if I can order a replacement "module" for it?
If so where? Also, how difficult would it be to replace the electronic
distributor with a conventional (points) distributor?
Thanks!
Steve Piotrowski
Steve!
Nearly all of the original Lucas electronic distributors have
failed. They are not a good unit. Your replacement options are: 1) a
complete distributor from an earlier model (63-69 time at 20 BTDC at id... read more
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It makes no difference how quickly your MG will accelerate if it cannot
stop! The proper functioning of your brakes must ALWAYS be at the
top of your list of priorities. You owe this degree of safety to yourself,
your passenger, and all others on the road.
John H. Twist (Fall, 1980)