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Q & A: Correct Distributor

Wednesday June 27th, 2007
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
John,

While ordering parts, I found that I have an older standard ignition - 25D Distributor. The Vicotria British catalog indicates that this should only be on model years 1962 through 1974. My roadster is a 1979 and I would expect to have a 45DE or 45DM Electronic Ignition Distributor.

I was wondering if possibly I have an older engine in my car. I know that this car has been raced at some time in the past and I'm wondering if an older, higher compression ratio engine is installed.

The VIN on the top of the dash is GHN5UL 481306G. The engine S/N is18V883AEL032559. An additional number found under the hood at the cross member with the hood latch is GU23T 967447P.

Is there a cross reference somewhere that can tell me the vintage of this engine and if it could have been the original engine for a 1979??

Thanks,

Doug

Doug!

I can tell you from experience that you have an original engine -- and if not the original engine to your car, at least one within a year of your production. That 18V883 prefix is 1977-1980.

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