Powerspark electronic distributors offer convenience and value. Replace your tired old points contact distributor with a new, electronic type. Electronic types are consistent and reliable. There are no points to fail or burn out - nothing to replace! Less maintenance meaning more driving. Choose from a type above.
Powerspark electronic distributors offer convenience and value. Replace your tired old points contact distributor with a new, electronic type. Electronic types are consistent and reliable. There are no points to fail or burn out - nothing to replace! Less maintenance meaning more driving. Choose from a type above.
Is this electronic distributor compatible with my 1964 Mini Cooper,1275cc?
Answer:
Yes, the main thing you want to be concerned with is if your car is running an alternator and is on negative ground.
Mini Mania Tech Team
The Classic Mini Parts and Accessories Experts
The Powerspark Standard electronic distributor 59D provides your ignition system with a very accurate spark, this is our signature module and is the best your ignition can get. Specifically matched for the A+ Mini this distributor will ensure that it is matched to your engine setup and tailored to your exact requirements. Please ensure you have the V shaped clamp holding the distributor into the engine. This distributor is a big step-up from the old points style and it offers:
Improved performance
Easier starting
Up to 15% better fuel economy
Improved ignition
Easy PLUG & PLAY installation
No adjustments needed
Simple wiring involves Red wire connecting to the positive connector on the coil and the Black connecting to the negative side. Distributor comes with cap and rotor.
Note: Electronic distributors are not to be used with copper ignition wires.
To be used with a Standard or Sports ignition coil, resistance reading above 1.4ohms
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Selected: Powerspark Electronic Distributor, 59D A+ Type
The Powerspark Standard electronic distributor 59D provides your ignition system with a very accurate spark, this is our signature module and is the best your ignition can get. Specifically matched for the A+ Mini this distributor will ensure that it is matched to your engine setup and tailored to your exact requirements. Please ensure you have the V shaped clamp holding the distributor into the engine. This distributor is a big step-up from the old points style and it offers:
Improved performance
Easier starting
Up to 15% better fuel economy
Improved ignition
Easy PLUG & PLAY installation
No adjustments needed
Simple wiring involves Red wire connecting to the positive connector on the coil and the Black connecting to the negative side. Distributor comes with cap and rotor.
Note: Electronic distributors are not to be used with copper ignition wires.
To be used with a Standard or Sports ignition coil, resistance reading above 1.4ohms
The Powerspark Mini Standard Electronic 25D distributor provides your ignition system with a new lease of life and removes the troublesome contact breakers traditionally used on the original distributor. There will be no more need to adjust the points and once timed it will be more reliable and responsive. This distributor is a step-up from the old points design and it offers:
Improved performance
Improved Durability
Improved fuel economy
Easy plug and play installation
Further gains with the Powermax rotor arm
To be used with a coil with resistance above 1.5 ohms and negative earth only Please ensure that your Live ignition feed is on the positive (+) side of the coil ready for your Powerspark Red wire. Please ensure that there is no power on the negative (-) side ready for the Powerspark Black wire. Distributor comes complete with cap and rotor.
Note: Electronic distributors are not to be used with copper ignition wires.
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$259.90
Classic Mini 45D Pre-A+ Electronic Distributor High Energy
The Powerspark Mini Standard Electronic 25D distributor provides your ignition system with a new lease of life and removes the troublesome contact breakers traditionally used on the original distributor. There will be no more need to adjust the points and once timed it will be more reliable and responsive. This distributor is a step-up from the old points design and it offers:
Improved performance
Improved Durability
Improved fuel economy
Easy plug and play installation
Further gains with the Powermax rotor arm
To be used with a coil with resistance above 1.5 ohms and negative earth only Please ensure that your Live ignition feed is on the positive (+) side of the coil ready for your Powerspark Red wire. Please ensure that there is no power on the negative (-) side ready for the Powerspark Black wire. Distributor comes complete with cap and rotor.
Note: Electronic distributors are not to be used with copper ignition wires.
The Lucas 45D Distributor replaced the Lucas 25D in 1975. It appeared in many of the British classics that we know and love, being the most used production distributor in British / BMC vehicles. This electronic distributor replaces the points type on your 1275cc Mini, Spridget, or Morris Minor with an electronic type but with a curve compatible with the 1275cc engine.
The Powerspark 45D distributor is a brand new casting, taken from an original model. Being such a popular distributor, our 45D is a big seller for classic car enthusiasts worldwide in this new, electronic form. Electronic Ignition models replace the points set with the patented Powerspark Electronic Ignition module.
Powerspark Electronic Ignition is the original electronic ignition conversion for classic cars, giving reliable starting and hassle free ownership.
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$259.90
Classic Mini 45D Pre-A+ Electronic Distributor High Energy
The Lucas 45D Distributor replaced the Lucas 25D in 1975. It appeared in many of the British classics that we know and love, being the most used production distributor in British / BMC vehicles. This electronic distributor replaces the points type on your 1275cc Mini, Spridget, or Morris Minor with an electronic type but with a curve compatible with the 1275cc engine.
The Powerspark 45D distributor is a brand new casting, taken from an original model. Being such a popular distributor, our 45D is a big seller for classic car enthusiasts worldwide in this new, electronic form. Electronic Ignition models replace the points set with the patented Powerspark Electronic Ignition module.
Powerspark Electronic Ignition is the original electronic ignition conversion for classic cars, giving reliable starting and hassle free ownership.
I have a 65 Sprite with a 1275 engine (positive ground) would this distributor be a good choice or what do you recommend?
Answer:
Most of the electronic distributors are for negative ground systems, including this one. We do offer Pertronix kits to convert your points dizzy to electronic that's positive ground specific - both for 23/25 types and 43/45 type distributors. Powerspark does offer a positive ground 45D type distributor (without the 1275 specific curve) but it's more expensive than the PSD4-75.
Spridget Mania Tech Team
The Spridget Parts and Accessories Experts
Question:
I received my new ‘57 MM Traveler on Tuesday. Spriget upgrade years ago. Described as 1298 cc. Hard to find much info, compared to the 1275. The shop manual (Brooklands) arrives Wednesday. I want to work to tune her up for a weekend ride. Are the ignition components interchangeable between the 1275 and 1298? I’m going to need all the basics—I am guessing/hoping you keep the basics in stock?
- cap
- wires
- points
- condenser
- plugs
Also feeler gauge, SU balance tester, timing light. Do I need imperial gauge tools? What else would you suggest?
Answer:
There was no factory 1298cc engine. 57's came from the factory with a 948cc engine and a smoothcase 4-speed gearbox.
It's possible you have an overbored 1275cc from a Sprite or Midget and ribcase gearbox as this is a very common upgrade.
Overbore sizes of the 1275 are:
+0.020" = 1293 cc +0.040" = 1310 cc +0.060" = 1330 cc
I think a +.030" is around 1301cc so maybe that's what it is. Anyway, all of the components for a 1275 are the same regardless of the overbored size. All the hardware is Imperial not metric or Whitworth. We don't sell feeler gauges or timing lights but do sell carb gauges. You'll need to know what carb(s) you have and which distributor.
Spriget Mania Tech Team
The Spridget Parts and Accessories Experts
Question:
I have a 1960 Morris Minor Traveller with a 1275 engine (I believe it's out of a MG Midget.) I am out to buy a new distributor the choice is between the Powerspark Mini Standard Electronic 25D and 45D Pre-A+ Electronic Distributor With 1275cc Curve, but I am not sure what is the CURVE is about, do I need that?
Answer:
The curve is the advanced curve that the distributor produces. The 1275 curve is more appropriate for 1275 engines but any pre-A+ style distributor will work for you as long as you're careful when setting the timing.
Spridget Mania Tech Team
The Spridget Parts and Accessories Experts
The Lucas 59D distributor was used in the Mini from 1982 onwards in A Plus engines. It is is suitable for any vehicle that uses the Lucas 59D 4 Cylinder Distributor, such as the Mini, Austin Metro and Allegro, as well as some Morris vehicles.
This 59D is a fully electronic ,negative ground distributor and fitted with a vacuum advance, as it was from the factory. Further, it has a curve suitable for the 998cc A+ engine.
All of our distributors have been developed to run on modern fuel, with a modern advance curve giving them a wide universal fitment.
The 998cc and 1275cc have an advance curve specifically developed to run well in those engines when used in a Mini or Metro.
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Selected: 59D A+ Electronic Distributor With 998cc Curve
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$259.90
Classic Mini 45D Pre-A+ Electronic Distributor High Energy
The Lucas 59D distributor was used in the Mini from 1982 onwards in A Plus engines. It is is suitable for any vehicle that uses the Lucas 59D 4 Cylinder Distributor, such as the Mini, Austin Metro and Allegro, as well as some Morris vehicles.
This 59D is a fully electronic ,negative ground distributor and fitted with a vacuum advance, as it was from the factory. Further, it has a curve suitable for the 998cc A+ engine.
All of our distributors have been developed to run on modern fuel, with a modern advance curve giving them a wide universal fitment.
The 998cc and 1275cc have an advance curve specifically developed to run well in those engines when used in a Mini or Metro.
The Lucas 45D Distributor replaced the Lucas 25D in 1975. It appeared in many of the British classics that we know and love, being the most used production distributor in British / BMC vehicles. This electronic distributor replaces the points type on your 998cc Mini with an electronic type but with a curve compatible with the 998cc engine.
The Powerspark 45D distributor is a brand new casting, taken from an original model. Being such a popular distributor, our 45D is a big seller for classic car enthusiasts worldwide in this new, electronic form. Electronic Ignition models replace the points set with the patented Powerspark Electronic Ignition module.
Powerspark Electronic Ignition is the original electronic ignition conversion for classic cars, giving reliable starting and hassle free ownership.
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$259.90
Classic Mini 45D Pre-A+ Electronic Distributor High Energy
The Lucas 45D Distributor replaced the Lucas 25D in 1975. It appeared in many of the British classics that we know and love, being the most used production distributor in British / BMC vehicles. This electronic distributor replaces the points type on your 998cc Mini with an electronic type but with a curve compatible with the 998cc engine.
The Powerspark 45D distributor is a brand new casting, taken from an original model. Being such a popular distributor, our 45D is a big seller for classic car enthusiasts worldwide in this new, electronic form. Electronic Ignition models replace the points set with the patented Powerspark Electronic Ignition module.
Powerspark Electronic Ignition is the original electronic ignition conversion for classic cars, giving reliable starting and hassle free ownership.
I have an Austin Mini, Round nose, 998 cc, 1979, right wheel drive. I want to replace the original distributor for a new electronic distributor.
* Does this electronic distributor fit my car?
* If so, what type of ignition wires do you recommend me to buy too.
* And does the Bosh blue ignition coil 3 ohm work with this distributor?
Answer:
Yes, that distributor will work with your Pre-A+ 998 engine and the Bosch coil is a good fit, too.
The Lucas 59D distributor was used in the Mini from 1982 onwards in A Plus engines. It is is suitable for any vehicle that uses the Lucas 59D 4 Cylinder Distributor, such as the Mini, Austin Metro and Allegro, as well as some Morris vehicles.
This 59D is a fully electronic ,negative ground distributor and fitted with a vacuum advance, as it was from the factory. Further, it has a curve suitable for the 1275cc A+ engine.
All of our distributors have been developed to run on modern fuel, with a modern advance curve giving them a wide universal fitment.
The 998cc and 1275cc have an advance curve specifically developed to run well in those engines when used in a Mini or Metro.
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Selected: 59D A+ Electronic Distributor With 1275cc Curve
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$259.90
Classic Mini 45D Pre-A+ Electronic Distributor High Energy
The Lucas 59D distributor was used in the Mini from 1982 onwards in A Plus engines. It is is suitable for any vehicle that uses the Lucas 59D 4 Cylinder Distributor, such as the Mini, Austin Metro and Allegro, as well as some Morris vehicles.
This 59D is a fully electronic ,negative ground distributor and fitted with a vacuum advance, as it was from the factory. Further, it has a curve suitable for the 1275cc A+ engine.
All of our distributors have been developed to run on modern fuel, with a modern advance curve giving them a wide universal fitment.
The 998cc and 1275cc have an advance curve specifically developed to run well in those engines when used in a Mini or Metro.
I have a 74 Classic Mini with negative ground. I have an aftermarket distributor. I opt for a complete electronic ignition with a new distributor. Do you have it? Which one should be the 25 or 45 it has a 1275 cc engine?
Answer:
It depends on whether your engine is an A+ or pre-A+ type. If the distributor is secured to the block with two screws it's a pre-A+, if it uses this type of clamp it's an A+ engine.
Once you've determined that, then you can choose which negative ground electronic distributor you want. For A+ negative ground, I would recommend this one. For the Pre-A+ engines I would recommend this one.
Mini Mania Tech Team
The Classic Mini Parts and Accessories Experts
The Lucas 59D distributor was used in the Mini from 1982 onwards in A Plus engines. It is is suitable for any vehicle that uses the Lucas 59D 4 Cylinder Distributor, such as the Mini, Metro & Allegro, as well as some Morris vehicles.
This High Energy 59D is available in negative ground only. This distributor is fitted with a vacuum advance, as it was from the factory. Replacement ignition module is the PSM5.
All of our distributors have been developed to run on modern fuel, with a modern advance curve giving them a wide universal fitment.
Note: Electronic distributors are not to be used with copper ignition wires.
To be used with a Standard or Sports ignition coil, resistance reading above 1.4ohms
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Selected: 59D A+ High Energy Electronic Distributor
Alternate Products
$259.90
Classic Mini 45D Pre-A+ Electronic Distributor High Energy
The Lucas 59D distributor was used in the Mini from 1982 onwards in A Plus engines. It is is suitable for any vehicle that uses the Lucas 59D 4 Cylinder Distributor, such as the Mini, Metro & Allegro, as well as some Morris vehicles.
This High Energy 59D is available in negative ground only. This distributor is fitted with a vacuum advance, as it was from the factory. Replacement ignition module is the PSM5.
All of our distributors have been developed to run on modern fuel, with a modern advance curve giving them a wide universal fitment.
Note: Electronic distributors are not to be used with copper ignition wires.
To be used with a Standard or Sports ignition coil, resistance reading above 1.4ohms
The Powermax performance electronic distributor comes fitted with the signature Powerspark electronic ignition module (delivering a higher powered and more accurate spark than the standard ignition module) AND the Powermax red rotor arm which is designed for extra performance and made from modern materials for durability ensuring that your spark remains when needed. Unlike the older original Lucas and black riveted rotor arms our Powermax red rotor arm comes in a moulded design so you do not have the weak points to worry about. Replacement ignition module is the PSM5 High Energy type.
Specification: Matched to all Pre-A+ series Mini engines. For A+ engines see part number PSD10. IDEAL FOR PERFORMANCE ENGINES WHERE GOOD SPARK CONTROL IS REQUIRED OVER THE FULL REV RANGE DESIGNED AND BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE ENGINES OR THE MORE DISCERNING MECHANIC... Simple wiring involves Red wire connecting to the positive side on the coil and the Black connecting to the negative side. Distributor comes complete with cap and rotor. Also includes vacuum advance unit.
Note: Electronic distributors are not to be used with copper ignition wires.
To be used with a Standard or Sports ignition coil, resistance reading above 1.4ohms
Classic Mini 45D Pre-A+ Electronic Distributor High Energy
$259.90
Classic Mini 45D Pre-A+ Electronic Distributor High Energy
The Powermax performance electronic distributor comes fitted with the signature Powerspark electronic ignition module (delivering a higher powered and more accurate spark than the standard ignition module) AND the Powermax red rotor arm which is designed for extra performance and made from modern materials for durability ensuring that your spark remains when needed. Unlike the older original Lucas and black riveted rotor arms our Powermax red rotor arm comes in a moulded design so you do not have the weak points to worry about. Replacement ignition module is the PSM5 High Energy type.
Specification: Matched to all Pre-A+ series Mini engines. For A+ engines see part number PSD10. IDEAL FOR PERFORMANCE ENGINES WHERE GOOD SPARK CONTROL IS REQUIRED OVER THE FULL REV RANGE DESIGNED AND BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE ENGINES OR THE MORE DISCERNING MECHANIC... Simple wiring involves Red wire connecting to the positive side on the coil and the Black connecting to the negative side. Distributor comes complete with cap and rotor. Also includes vacuum advance unit.
Note: Electronic distributors are not to be used with copper ignition wires.
To be used with a Standard or Sports ignition coil, resistance reading above 1.4ohms
Powerspark electronic distributors offer convenience and value. Replace your tired old points contact distributor with a new, electronic type. Electronic types are consistent and reliable. There are no points to fail or burn out - nothing to replace! Less maintenance meaning more driving. Choose from a type above.
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