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MG MGA - Flame Thrower Distributor

Hi,

I have a 1961 MGA 1600.

Any experience with this distributor type ?
Flame Thrower Performance Distributor
Sold by Moss.
Any comments on required ignition coil, spark plug wires,etc ?

Thanks,


DA MacFarlane

I've sold a LOT of these! Its a good cheap replacement electronic distributor. The ignition curve is decent and they're a good functional unit. The shaft bushings are smaller and I suspect won't wear as well as a good stock replacement though.

You MUST use a 3 Ohm coil with the pertronix or suffer premature failure. I've heard many people say they succesfully use the 2.8 Ohm Sport coil successfully however. I know a .8 Ohm coil will fry the module in no time, as will leaving the igntion on with the car shut off for a while.

With that said, if you have a rebuildable stock distributor (which most are), a rebuild with a Pertronix will give you the stock appearance and decreased maintenance for about the same price.
Jeff
Jeff Schlemmer

This thread was discussed between 10/01/2007 and 11/01/2007

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