Distributors - carburetter models

Distributors
Mini distributors fall into a number of distinctly different designs. Up until 1973 the Lucas 25D unit was used, except on Cooper S models which used a version without vacuum advance called the 23D type. From 1974 until 1980 the Lucas 45D type was used, with a few cars, like the Mini Special, receiving Ducellier units instead. From the introduction of the revised A+ series engine in 1980, the Lucas 45D and Ducellier distributors were fitted as alternatives on 850 and 1100 engines, with respectively similar Lucas 59D or Ducellier units being fitted to 1000 engines.

With the reintroduction of the 1275 engine in the Cooper in 1990, a new modular electronic distributor appeared, the 64D unit, while the 1000 engined Minis carried on with the non-electronic 59D until that engine size was dropped in 1992.

The distributor manufacturer and type are stamped or cast into the casing - positively identifying your distributor before ordering parts is vital because of the different types used over the years, plus the fact that many cars have received distributor swaps during their lifetimes.

Lucas Type 25D and 23D Distributors, 1959-73 (All Models)
Many, many variants of this distributor design were fitted to the Mini, each calibrated for use with a particular engine and/or fuel grade. Units with vacuum advance, known as 25D, were used on most models, but the Cooper S used a distributor without vacuum advance known as the 23D. If you require a new distributor, we can offer two options. You can purchase one of the two units below and use the spring set listed under 'Repair and Overhaul Parts' to set it up correctly for your car. Alternatively, an Aldon distributor (see later in this section) will give you original appearance with a much improved, more efficient, advance curve.

Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
1	GEU930	DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY, 25D, new, replacement	1	With vacuum advance unit; not Cooper S.
	12G2140	DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY, 23D, new, replacement	1	Without vacuum advance unit; Cooper S.

25D and 23D Distributor Service Parts
Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
2	GDC102	CAP, distributor, side entry	1
3	GDC103	CAP, distributor, top entry	1	Alternative.
4	GRA101	ROTOR ARM	1
5	GCS2101	CONTACT SET, 'points'	1	Not Cooper S.
	GCS111	CONTACT SET, 'points'	1	Cooper S.
6	XX004Z	SCREW, contact set	1
7	GSC2111	CONDENSER	1
8	32021Z	SCREW, condenser	1

25D and 23D Distributor Repair and Overhaul Parts
Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
9	262703A	BRUSH AND SPRING, high tension	1	Included in distributor cap assembly.
10	511851	FELT PAD, cam spindle lubrication	1
11	37H5409	L. T. LEAD AND INSULATOR, with screw terminal	1	For early distributors marked with Lucas numbers 40648 and 40707.
	37H2981	L. T. LEAD AND INSULATOR, with spade terminal	1	For all later distributors.
12	DSK001	SPRING SET, auto advance	1	Selective fitment.
13	57H5565	VACUUM ADVANCE UNIT, replacement	1	With screw union; use with metal vacuum pipe.
	37H3840	VACUUM ADVANCE UNIT, replacement	1	With push-on union; use with nylon vacuum pipe.
14	54412436	BASE PLATE, fixed	1	Long pin type.
	54422372	BASE PLATE, fixed	1	Short pin type.
15	606895	BUSH, distributor spindle	1	Requires cutting to appropriate length.
16	513682A	O RING, distributor to engine block sealing	1
17	8G726	COVER, distributor cap, waterproof	1	For side entry cap.
18	AUU1104	COVER, distributor cap, waterproof	1	For top entry cap.
19	501134	PLATE, clamping distributor to engine block	1
20	SH604041	SCREW, plate to engine block	2
21	LWZ204	WASHER, locking	2
22	245015	SUNDRY PARTS KIT	1	Includes screws for points and condenser, split pins for cap clips,
				plus various other fixings for use during distributor overhaul.

Lucas Type 45D and 59D Distributors, 1974-92 (1000 Engined Models Only After 1984)
Once again, several pages-worth of 45D and 59D distributors could be listed here for Mini applications! This would be neither customer-friendly nor representative of what distributors are available, or likely to become available in future. The truth is that very few 45D and 59D distributors are being manufactured or are available new.
We can only offer the very basic range shown below, each of which may (unless you own a post-1980 1000 Mini) require calibration with springs and weights etc. to make them suitable for your car.
Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
23	BAU1962	DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY, 45D, new, replacement	1	A Series 850, 1000 and 1100 engines 1974-80.
	12G4180	DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY, 45D, new, replacement	1	A Series 1275 engines 1974-80.
	ADU3766	DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY, 45D, new, replacement	1	A+ Series 850 and 1100 engines 1980-84.
	ADU4049	DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY, 59D, new, replacement	1	A+ Series 1000 engines 1980 on.
	ADU5789	DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY, 59D, new, replacement	1	A+ Series 1000 engines 1980 on; unleaded fuel.

45D and 59D Distributor Service Parts
Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
24	GDC136	CAP, distributor, top entry	1
	GDC142	CAP, distributor, side entry	1	Alternative.
25	GRA2114	ROTOR ARM	1	Use with GDC136 distributor cap.
	GRA2128	ROTOR ARM	1	Use with GDC142 distributor cap.
26	GCS2118	CONTACT SET, 'points'	1	For 45D distributors (red).
	GCS2261	CONTACT SET, 'points'	1	For 59D distributors (blue).
27	XX133Z	SCREW, contact set	1
28	GSC2109	CONDENSER, with L. T. lead	1
29	TR017Z	SCREW, condenser	1

45D and 59D Distributor Repair and Overhaul Parts
Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
30	RTC315A	BRUSH AND SPRING, high tension	1	Included in distributor cap assembly.
31	511851	FELT PAD, cam spindle lubrication	1
32	DSK001	SPRING SET, auto advance	1	Selective fitment.
33	37H8225	VACUUM ADVANCE UNIT, replacement	1	For 45D distributors; 850 and 1100 1974-84, 1000 1974-80.
	37H8379	VACUUM ADVANCE UNIT, replacement	1	For 45D distributors, 1275 engines, 1974-80.
	37H8414	VACUUM ADVANCE UNIT, replacement	1	For 45D distributors, alternative for 1000 engines 1974-80.
	37H8226	VACUUM ADVANCE UNIT, replacement	1	For 59D distributors, 1000 engines 1980-92.
34	54425181	BASE PLATE ASSEMBLY	1	For 45D distributors.
35	513682A	O RING, distributor to engine block sealing	1
36	AUU1104	COVER, distributor cap, waterproof	1	For top entry cap.
37	501134	PLATE, clamping distributor to engine block	1	A Series engines, 1974-80.
38	SH604041	SCREW, plate to engine block	2
39	LWZ204	WASHER, locking	2
40	613857A	PLATE, clamping distributor to engine block	1	A+ series engines, 1980-85.
	TAM1671	PLATE, clamping distributor to engine block	1	A+ series engines, 1985-92.
41	CAM6105	BOLT, plate to engine block	1	A+ series engines, 1980-85.
	TAM1706	BOLT, plate to engine block	1	A+ series engines, 1985-92.
42	CDU2407	SUNDRY PARTS KIT	1	Includes most fixings required during distributor overhaul.

Ducellier Distributors, 1977-92 (1000 Engined Models Only After 1981)
Not the favourite distributor of the Mini enthusiast, the Ducellier unit still played an important role in the Mini's history, being fitted as an alternative-supply item in place of the equivalent Lucas 45D and 59D units for some 14 years. That said, if you are uncomfortable about the Ducellier distributor, it can be directly replaced by a Lucas unit.
Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
43	AAU4158	DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY, Ducellier, new	1	A and A+ series 1100 engines, 1977-81. Alternative to Lucas unit.
	ADU4051	DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY, Ducellier, new	1	A+ series 1000 engines, 1980 on; alternative to Lucas unit.
	ADU5791	DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY, Ducellier, new	1	A+ series 1000 engines, 1980 on; unleaded fuel.

Ducellier Distributor Service Parts
Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
44	GDC214	CAP, distributor, top entry	1
45	GRA2123	ROTOR ARM	1
46	GCS2119	CONTACT SET, 'points'	1
47	AAU8792	CLIP, points to base plate	1
48	GSC2113	CONDENSER, with L. T. lead	1

Ducellier Distributor Repair and Overhaul Parts
Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
49	AAU8791	VACUUM ADVANCE UNIT	1	A and A+ series 1100 engines, 1977-81.
	BAU2286	VACUUM ADVANCE UNIT	1	A+ series 1000 engines, 1980 on.
	BAU5252	VACUUM ADVANCE UNIT	1	A+ series 1000 engines, 1980 on; unleaded fuel.
50	AAU8793	O RING, distributor to engine block sealing	1
51	AUU1104	COVER, distributor cap, waterproof	1
52	BAU1467	CLIP KIT, distributor cap retaining	1	A and A+ series 1100 engines, 1977-81.
	BAU2151	CLIP KIT, distributor cap retaining	1	A+ series 1000 engines, 1980 on.
53	501134	PLATE, clamping distributor to engine block	1	A Series engines, 1977-80.
54	SH604041	SCREW, plate to engine block	2
55	LWZ204	WASHER, locking	2
56	613857A	PLATE, clamping distributor to engine block	1	A+ series engines, 1980-85.
	TAM1671	PLATE, clamping distributor to engine block	1	A+ series engines, 1985-92.
57	CAM6105	BOLT, plate to engine block	1	A+ series engines, 1980-85.
	TAM1706	BOLT, plate to engine block	1	A+ series engines, 1985-92.
58	BAU4943	SUNDRY PARTS KIT	1	1977-81; includes most fixings required during distributor overhaul.
	BAU5779	SUNDRY PARTS KIT	1	1980-92; includes most fixings required during distributor overhaul.

Type 64D Distributors
1990-94, 1275 Engined Models Only
Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
59	AUU1536	DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY, 64D, new	1	Cooper carburetter models 1990-91.
	NJC10038	DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY, 64D, new	1	Sprite and Mayfair carburetter models 1992-94.

64D Distributor Service Parts
Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
60	GDC156	CAP, distributor, top entry, black	1
61	GRA2143	ROTOR ARM	1

64D Distributor Repair and Overhaul Parts
Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
62	BAU5309	VACUUM ADVANCE UNIT	1	Cooper carburetter models, 1990-91.
	RTC3993	VACUUM ADVANCE UNIT	1	Sprite and Mayfair carburetter models, 1992-94.
63	NJZ10001	COIL, pick up	1	Cooper carburetter models, 1990-91.
	BAU5101	COIL, pick up	1	Sprite and Mayfair carburetter models, 1992-94.
64	NJC10001	MODULE, electronic control	1	With 3 pin connection.
	BAU5538	MODULE, electronic control	1	With 2 pin connection.
65	BAU5109	DOG GEAR, distributor driving	1
66	513682A	O RING, distributor to engine block sealing	1
67	BAU5782	BOLT, cap to distributor	2
68	AUU1104	COVER, distributor cap, waterproof	1
69	TAM1671	PLATE, clamping distributor to engine block	1
70	TAM1706	BOLT, plate to engine block	1
71	CDU2970	SUNDRY PARTS KIT	1	Includes most fixings required during distributor overhaul.

Aldon Distributors
Aldon distributors are a great answer to complete distributor replacement. With versions applicable to all Minis before the 1990s electronic era, they are essentially a very high quality range of tuned road or competition units, respected throughout the Mini marketplace. The 'Road/Rally' distributors in particular offer superb improvements in efficiency and performance over standard distributors and should be considered if complete replacement of your standard distributor is necessary. Aldon distributors are built around Lucas type 25D, 45D and 59D units, so original under-bonnet appearance for non-Cooper S models can be maintained.
Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
72	C-27H7768	ROAD/RALLY DISTRIBUTOR, 25D type	1	With vacuum advance; 1959-73 models.
73	C-27H7766	ROAD/RALLY DISTRIBUTOR, 45D/59D type	1	With vacuum advance; 1974-80 models (A Series engines).
	C-27H7767	ROAD/RALLY DISTRIBUTOR, 45D/59D type	1	With vacuum advance; 1980-92 models (A+ Series engines).
74	100AY	ROAD/RALLY DISTRIBUTOR, 45D/59D type	1	Without vacuum advance; 1959-80 models (A Series engines).
	100AYP	ROAD/RALLY DISTRIBUTOR, 45D/59D type	1	Without vacuum advance; 1980-92 models (A+ Series engines).
	100AR	RACE DISTRIBUTOR, 45D/59D type	1	Without vacuum advance; 1959-80 models (A Series engines).
	100ARP	RACE DISTRIBUTOR, 45D/59D type	1	Without vacuum advance; 1980-92 models (A+ Series engines).

Electronic Ignition Kits
A range of electronic ignition kits are available for Lucas type 25D, 23D, 45D and 59D distributors (the 64D distributor is of course electronic already). Designed to be easy to install, each kit replaces the contact set (points) inside the distributor for more accurate and efficient running. As a great bonus, electronic ignition components do not require replacement or adjustment when you service the ignition - unlike points.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements, or to find out more about the electronic ignition products on offer from Somerford Mini, please see our Accessories Catalogue.

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Distributors - carburetter models

MODULE-ELECTRONIC IGNITION-LUCAS 64D (2 PIN)

DISTRIBUTOR-ROAD/RALLY-45D/59D WITH VAC.A SERIES

SCREW-CONTACTS TO BASE PLATE 45 & 59D DISTRIBUTORS

SCREW-CONTACTS TO BASE PLATE 23 AND 25D DISTRIBUTORS

SCREW-CONDENSER TO BASEPLATE 45 & 59D DISTRIBUTORS

BOLT-DISTRIBUTOR CLAMP A+ ENGINES '85-'92

CLAMP-DISTRIBUTOR TO BLOCK-A+

VACUUM ADVANCE UNIT-64D-SPRITE AND MAYFAIR HIF38 CARB.

BRUSH AND SPRING-HIGH TENSION-45D AND 59D

COIL-PICK-UP WINDING-64D DISTRIBUTOR-COOPER-'90-'91

USE: AUU1536

MODULE ELECTRONIC IGNITION - LUCAS 64D (3 PIN)

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