Re: SER1 Distributor Caps

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Hi Diana

Sorry about the delay in replying to this post. I have sold all my
"obsolete" auto electrical spares and so have no more early 80" Distributor
caps. I would be hard pressed to source any commercially in NZ now, about
the only time I see them is occassionally at swap meets. There are a few
Lucas NOS dealers in Australia you could try. I don't have contact details
of them though.

The correct cap for Land Rover 1948-51 is Lucas 415707. This was only made
for Rover 60 (1948-50) car (rather rare anyway) and Land Rover (1948-51),
hence the difficulty in finding new caps in captivity. Be warned there is
another version of this cap (409974) which is identical except it is 180
degrees out, ie the leads would come out the wrong way. This was fitted to
some Wolseley, Aston Martin, Jaguar etc 1948-53.

An alternative (keep you going idea) is to use the cap for Land Rover
1952-53 (which has practically the same distributor base). This is a flatter
cap with the leads coming vertically out of the top. It is also used by
Massey Fergusson 35 Tractor and is still manufactured. Lucas number is
408369 or 415298. I believe the same rotor is used for either caps.

Perhaps the early cap will be a candidate for reproduction by the SI Club
UK?

Hope this helps
Philip Avery
NZ


----- Original Message -----
From: Diana Alan <dianaa@xxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
To: <series1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 12:38 AM
Subject: Re: SER1 Distributor Caps


>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wayne Perrin" <wperrin@xxxxxxx.xxx>
> To: <series1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 9:47 PM
> Subject: Re: SER1 Distributor Caps
>
>
> Diana,
> I agree with Nick, I tried many alternative caps, and to keep that
> model distributor it's the original dome shape is the only model that
> fits. The base is larger in diameter and the notches that align it are
> a unique configuration.  Phil Avery in NZ helped me source a spare, but
> they are either used or NOS.  Nothing is currently made for them that I
> am aware of.
> Wayne Perrin
> On Sunday, April 10, 2005, at 06:09 AM, Diana Alan wrote:
>
> > G'Day Nick
> >
> > I have the original type as I'm trying to conform as closely to
> > specification as I can.  (Otherwise it would have a reconditioned 1997
> > cc
> > motor I have in the shed from a 1957 vehicle).  From the diagrams in
> > the
> > catalogues it appears that the correct cap has less detail in the
> > moulding,
> > straight sides and a very flat domed top with all 5 lead holes coming
> > out
> > the side.  If the original style isn't easily available and its only
> > the
> > physical look of the cap that's different, then I could go with the
> > stepped
> > top cap.  The problem is that I don't know what the actual difference
> > is.
> >
> > There is potentially another option available as I have a distributor
> > for a
> > series IIa 2280 cc marked 7 70 plus the distributor shaft and housing
> > from/in a 1997 cc motor (1955)  I'm using for some externals.  If
> > needed I
> > could assemble a distributor for the 1595 cc motor using parts of
> > these two
> > and then use the R245004/LU418871 cap option.
> >
> > Cheers
> > Diana
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Nick Condon" <ncondon@xxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
> >
> > Which distributor do you have?
> >
> >
> >
> >
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