Dave -
Sounds like you've got two different variations on the dizzy used in the
1500. The one with the big box on the side is the earlier version, the
other is (I think) the later version which has the amplifier unit mounted
remotely. Do you have a finned aluminum box with a connector that mates to
the three wires coming from the distributor? That's the amplifier portion.
Either unit works well, but the later version with the remote amp is more
reliable, and parts (including the complete amp unit) are still available.
Either one makes a satisfactory base for installing an Ignitor or Crane
electronic ignition if the "native" electronics are fried.
Holler if I can help further.
Chris Kotting
ckotting@iwaynet.net
'77 Midget (with the earlier dizzy, converted to Crane electronics)
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Brown [SMTP:davebrown1@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, December 08, 1997 10:51 PM
To: spridgets
Subject: Another distributor question
I am in the need of the list's expert advice once again.
I have two vastly different distributors, both supposedly from '79 1500
midgets.
One, Lucas 45DE4 >0176has a big box on the side where the vacuum
diaphram is, and has a three wire hookup.
The other, Lucas 45DM4 >3780 has no big box before the diaphram and has
a two wire hookup.
Does the number after the arrow give the mfg date?
What is the difference between 2 & 3 wire? external vs internal
resistor?
Is one better than the other?
All comments appreciated.
Thanks.
Dave
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