Ford 100E, 300E & Consul 4 Cylinder Type Distributor

Product Description

Ford 100E, 300E Consul & Zephyr 4 Cylinder Lucas 43D Distributor 

The Lucas 43D distributor is a non vacuum version of the popular Lucas 45D distributor. This is the ELECTRONIC (SPORTS) VERSION. It can be used in place of a 45D.

This item is a direct replacement for your existing distributor with an electronic ignition module instead of traditional points.

The Lucas 45D is one of the most widely used distributors on any British classic car, and this non-vacuum advance version is often used in classic racing cars.

When used in a Ford car, the drive gear at the bottom of the distributor shaft is replaced with a Ford specific drive gear.

This distributor is available in the following variations:

Lucas 43D Distributor with Ford Drive Gear Electronic

Lucas 43D Distributor with Ford Drive Gear Electronic High Energy

Lucas 43D Distributor with Ford Drive Gear Electronic Positive Earth

Our data indicates that fitment of this distributor is as follows:

Ford Consul II 1958-1962
Ford Zephyr 4 1966-1968
Ford Consul 1951-1955
Ford Consul 1951-1962
Ford Anglia 100E 1953-1959 Side valve
Ford 300E 5cwt & 7cwt Van 1954 to 1961 Side valve
Ford 100E Anglia & Popular 1953 to 1962 Side valve
Ford 100E Prefect 1953 to 1962 Side valve
Ford 100E Escort & Squire 1955 to 1961

About Points, Electronic and High Energy Distributors from Powerspark Ignition:

Traditional Points Distributors:

 The traditional ignition system used in most cars up until the 1980s.

 - To be used with a Standard or Sports ignition coil, resistance reading above 1.4 ohms. OK to use copper HT Leads.

 Sports Electronic Ignition Distributors:

 Looks like an original points distributor but contains an electronic ignition module that uses a magnetic pickup instead of contact breaker points.

 - To be used with a Standard or Sports ignition coil, resistance reading above 1.4 ohms. Not suitable for use with copper HT Leads

 High Energy Electronic Ignition Distributors:

 Looks like an original points distributor but contains an electronic ignition module capable of 3x the spark of sports electronic ignition. 

 - To be used with a High Energy ignition coil, resistance reading below 1.4 ohms. Not suitable for use with copper HT Leads