Show whole topic Dec 23, 2018 6:12 pm
Colin M34 Offline
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Registered since: Dec 01, 2007
Location: Suffolk, UK


Subject: Re: M45 Distributor Skew Gear
Hmm. Following a useful conversation with a fellow M45 owner I set about searching for new old stock distributor caps for my original Rotax distributor which is not currently on the car. I would like to give due credit without mentioning his name so as a clue this person is a retired banker with a red Lagonda.

I would concur with Stephen that a new cap is essential and so far I have found a couple that fit but cannot advise on the reference number. I just walked around Beaulieu and tried loads out. I think they will be findeable for a few more years but are getting scarce.

I also concur with Stephen's other comments. I have two identical timing lights and check the timing with one in each hand. The advance /retard control has to properly synchronised with no slack in either one.

Stephen's comment about it all being worthwhile is also spot on. I also get very little 'mag drop' when I switch from one to the other so you just need to be patient.

Getting this right is good engineering and satisfying when sorted.

Colin