hohocc Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Way back in this thread: There was mention of a Mitsi Lancer electronic distributor fitting a Billy Bunter/Minx engine, the words suggesting later Hunters had them from new, but no detail was forthcoming. A Nissan Bluebird CA20 dizzy was also mentioned but that sounded less bolt on-ish. After extensive factfinding on wikipedia (yep that may be a contradiction) it would appear Lancers in NZ in the early 80s had a 4g32 up front. Is anybody out there able to fill in the gaps and confirm or deny if the 4g32 dizzy is Hunter compatible? I've got a 72 Hunter and it's about time I got it roadworthy again, if there's an easy cheap bolt on alternative out there for the Lucas distributor I'm keen to find out about it. Japanese ignition from the 80s was clearly worlds apart from British 60s/70s. And assuming it's a goer, has anybody got a dead 4g32 they are parting out? Cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranter Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Have fitted what I guess is a French ducellier distributor from I think a Talbot which is the only one I know that is a direct replacement, don't know what other vehicles had them but I think Landrovers did and late Hillman/Chrysler I assume after Talbot tie up. Not Japanese but still not Lucas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vk327 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 assuming its got the standard 25d4 lucas dizzy (like my old 73 had), you can buy off the shelf electronic conversions for the factory dizzy as they are the same internally as every other mini blmc etc 25d4 dizzy, nice and easy swap to ditch the points 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
governorsam Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 What’s wrong with points? A new set and condenser work fine. Cheap, easy, no hassles. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 16 minutes ago, governorsam said: What’s wrong with points? A new set and condenser work fine. Cheap, easy, no hassles. They're not as smooth or reliable. An electronic ignition setup is fucking massively better. Almost night and day spec. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yetchh Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I must agree.. I mean, points are ok for what they are but electronic ignition is so much better.. If not just for the cold idle alone.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 classic car parts in hawea can supply a complete set up pretty cheap. I recently got a electronic conversion kit, leads, triple electrode plugs and coil pretty damn cheap... check my build thread for the pic of what I got.. no point trying to retro fit something else if you can get off the shelf components. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Worth 7hp to go electric (thats like double in an Avenger! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hohocc Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Sounds like the 25d4 was used in about everything british in the 70s with 4 cylinders. There's talk on an oz mini forum of a couple of Nissan options which sound of interest: http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1498 As mentioned above I could just put some new points in (may even have a couple of sets laying around), or lose the points in the current distributor, or get a new reproduction that's electronic. Or find the French alternative which is one that came out of left field a bit, will do some googling on that. Am still keen to find out about Japanese off the shelf (or more or less) bits that might do the job. Have had the car since new and the electric bits have always been fair to average at best, a few incremental improvements to ignition, starter and perhaps the alternator would go a long way in making it more usable. When I stopped using it as a daily about 9 years ago it had a bigger battery (550cca vs the original 300) and a water heater in the bottom radiator hose which made winters much more bearable. Really like the old thing but some improvement in practicality would be great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I've done that Nissan swap on my Morris Minor, pretty easy and haven't touched it for 15 years since. I don't know if the Hillman version of the Lucas dizzy has the same external dimensions though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 also here's a couple Eleccy Dizzy's from my Avenger's (from this saga of a thread where I had 'issues) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yetchh Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Or get a pertronix retrofit ignitor 3 and adjust your rev limit to 4100rpm.. Best buy stateside as they're half as much again here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
governorsam Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/austin-rover/listing-2320939739.htm?rsqid=0b8f1cb23dca4217856b7cfd30359464-001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 1 hour ago, governorsam said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/austin-rover/listing-2320939739.htm?rsqid=0b8f1cb23dca4217856b7cfd30359464-001 thats the one im running as mentioned above.. simple as, off the shelf (click and wait for delivery) and works well. no fucking round trying to retro fit another pile of shit into it, sorted 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ball Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I run an Accu-spark unit in my car. Works great. Very easy to fit. No more point issues. Which was alaays a problem with my car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hohocc Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Thanks folks, lots of good options here. Turns out I've got a spare distributor so will be able to convert that with the Stealth kit and still have the original as a spare. Like the idea of the new accuspark but am trying to keep the spending on a shortish leash. Appreciate all the info provided, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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