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MG MGB Technical - Distributer Identifying

Hi,
I cannot find a number on my 1980 MGB distributor. The distributor has Points although the original had electronics. I need the number to buy electronic ignition (pertronix) I was the high bidder on this item at an e-bay store but I need the Dizzy number. I looked where the book said above vacuum advance, no number. Any help

Cec
Cec

The distributor needs to be removed to see the number.
The number is just above where the clamp fits
around the dist.

If you get the Crane ignition, the version for
MGB/points/negative ground should work for all 45D
and 25D points-type distributors. There was a thread
about problems getting the right shutter, but
it sounds like Crane will send a complete set
of shutters free if the kit doesn't have the right one.
Ronald

I have the pertronix system as stated above. I guess I will have to remove the Dizzy which I didn't wan't to do.
Is there a way to identify the dizzy without removing it.

cec
cec

Get a dentist type mirror at your local auto supply or hardware store and have a look around. It can be odd being that the info will read backwards.

-mike
Mike Zaffarano

Bob M has some photos that may give you an idea of where to look.

http://hometown.aol.com/akamrmg/MGPhotoShare.html

Mike Zaffarano

Cec, I would still take out the distributor.
If you remove the two bolts retaining the clamping
plate to the block, you may not lose the timing
setting.

However, you'll probably have to reset timing
anyway after installing the Pertronix.
It's so easy to remove the distributor, and you'll
have to do it anyway for the electronic ignition
installation. It's also a good opportunity to
clean out the insides and make sure the mechanical
advance is working properly.
Ronald

It's a 45
Thanks
Cec

This thread was discussed between 26/10/2002 and 28/10/2002

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