Pretty sure they still used points.
I had a Austin metro engine that was points. Hope this is of some use.
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| Author: | clubmn [ Wed Jun 14, 2006 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Did all MG Metros have electronic dizzy? |
Like the tital says did they all have electronic dizzys, Is a A+ metor engine any better than an A series? |
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| Author: | Harley [ Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:37 pm ] |
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Pretty sure they still used points. I had a Austin metro engine that was points. Hope this is of some use.
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| Author: | miniimports [ Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | re dizzy |
all the mg ones that ive imported have the electronic dizzies,am led to believe that some of the first ones(around 84) did have points but im not 100% sure on this. cheers josh ps these dizzies are readily availiable but are only suitable for a plus i think there is a thread in engine mods on differences b/w block types probably the best motors for performance upgrades as they had rolled radius crank not prone to cracking,thickest webbing of all 1275 blocks, and generally speaking not had the guts thrashed out of it like most aussie motors floating around these days.also getting very hard to obtain worldwide as yanks/poms/europeans/aussies all want them for nothing but are realizing that they are running out and prices will go up. just as a note currently going for 300 to 500 pounds for a runner in uk on ebay pps i do have 1 of these motor/gearboxs availiable standard bore for rebuild $1000 |
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| Author: | Mokesta [ Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:37 pm ] |
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Mine certainly does and its GOOD |
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| Author: | jbeenz [ Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:06 am ] |
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fairly sure all the MG metros's got the electronic dizzy, there are two types though. that austin metro had points, its only the A+ metro engines that have the electronic ones(mg and vdp). A+ dizzys with points suck! the points are like $30 a set!  (but are a pretty shade of blue)
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:48 am ] |
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A Nissan Pulsar D4R85 dizzy fits nice into an A+ block, with just another 3 secs of filing for the dizzy finger clamp, and fitting A+ drive dog. And it works great too. 
As for the A+ blocks vs A series 1275, many A+ were factory sleeved due to porosity- these are not the best thing if building a big bore motor. So say Graham Russell, and TheMiniMan.. 
jbeenz, I have a Lucas 59D, ex A+ motor- you are right, the sliding points do suck, but are only A$8.42 a set here in Sydney...
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| Author: | jbeenz [ Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:54 am ] |
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drmini in aust wrote: jbeenz, I have a Lucas 59D, ex A+ motor- you are right, the sliding points do suck, but are only A$8.42 a set here in Sydney... DAMM, i paid $32 last time! and they were no cheeper from the uk, if that engine ever runs again(likley), with points(unlikley) then i will get some shipped over from aus!
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:57 am ] |
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www.karcraft.com.au
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| Author: | jbeenz [ Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:03 am ] |
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thanks doc! they cover the mini's, alfa, rover,landrover, parts for scimitar, woohooo, almost our whole fleet.
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| Author: | clubmn [ Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | mm1275 |
The question wasnt asked as i wanted to convert. I wanted to know was the dizzy in my A+ mini standard. Answer. YES. Thnaks guys. And is the A+ a better motor. |
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| Author: | jbeenz [ Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: mm1275 |
clubmn wrote: The question wasnt asked as i wanted to convert. I wanted to know
And is the A+ a better motor. there is much dissagreement,depends on what you want to do with it. if its out of an mg metro it has a big valve a+ head, which is nice, and a cam similar to a 544, which is okay too. its a nice engine if you dont want to mess with it. |
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| Author: | Jules [ Thu Jun 15, 2006 8:36 pm ] |
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Just to clarify the dizzy situation: All MkI Metros (up to 1984) had points (Lucas 45 or 59 or Ducellier) with the exception of the MG Turbo (59 electronic). Most MkII Metros (1985 on) had the Lucas 65 electronic. Even in 1985 all 1275s had it (well, except the van) and the 998s got it some time later. |
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