6 replies to this topic

[Ouster]

As title really - what's the difference between 45D and 59D distributors?

Edited by Ouster, 03 January 2009 - 11:39 AM.

[Dan]

The 59D has sliding contact points, known as 'blue heel' points. People usually ask this because they are trying to fit an after market electronic ignition kit and if that's what you're doing then treat the 45D and 59D as identical. It's the baseplate that is slightly different but it doesn't affect the electronic module.

[SAP]

Thanks for that you answered my question without me posting - Steve

[mini-obsessive]

i knew this post would come up eventually
my points got wet this morning and i broke down on an expressway!! i have now decided i have had enough and want to replace with electronic kit.. rather than buying new at £75 i have been advised to pick one up from a metro at a scrapyard for around a tenner... are these east to fit though??

[SAP]

hi i got an electronic conversion kit from mm 4x4 worcester posted out cost 10.76 believe this ok for dizzy 45d and 59d pls check
try www.mm4x4.com the module has been developed to work with standard ignition coil - steve

[mini-obsessive]

I have now been told that i should go for the full ignitor pack from mini spares or the like and not go for one of for instance a metro as my cars full potential wont be hit as timings are out etc.. is this the case?

[Kernal H]

I've got a kit from mm4x4 and haven't yet tried it. But it fitted with less hassel than the aldon Ignitor (having had both). From that point of view, and the price I'd go for that one.