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    • Ford Pre Crossflow Crossflow and Kent engines in more detail

    Lucas 45D Distributor for Ford OHV Kent, Crossflow and Twin Cam engines

    At Powerspark, we offer a range of distributors for classic Fords whether yours is standard or performance. We offer these in traditional points, electronic, electronic positive earth and electronic high energy in both vac and non vac form for road and track use.

    Not sure what distributor your classic Ford needs? Don't worry, just give us a call on 01527 889 453 but this should help you further and is for informational purposes.

    Pre-Crossflow Era

    The original Ford Over Head Valve OHV three main bearing Kent engine arrived in 1959 with the then brand new Anglia 105E.

    It widely referred to as the pre-crossflow Kent or pre-crossflow, in reverse-flow cylinder head configuration with both the inlet and exhaust being on the same side of the head.

    Cars that used the Pre-Crossflow engine are as follows:

    Ford Anglia
    Ford Cortina
    Ford Consul Classic and Consul Capri.
    Ford Corsair
    107E Ford Prefect
    Marcos 1500 GT
    Otosan Anadol 1.2 L – 1.3 L (1966–1984)
    TVR Grantura
    The Pre-Crossflow Kent engine was also used by Lotus on Lotus Mk.VII.

    Crossflow Era

    In 1967 the Kent engine was redesigned to give it a cross-flow type cylinder head, hence the name Crossflow.

    Cars that used the Crossflow engine are as follows:

    Ford Cortina and Ford Capri
    Ford Escort Mk1 and Mk2
    Ford Cortina1.6 L Mk II, Mk III, Mk IV (South Africa Only)
    Ford Cortina Mk5
    Ford Sierra 1.6
    Ford Fiesta MK1 1.3 and 1.6

    The Ford Crossflow engine (1298 cc and 1599 cc) also powered the Reliant Anadol (1968–1984) and Morgan 4/4, Caterham 7, and TVR Grantura, Vixen, and 1600M.

    It has since been used by countless kit-car builders all over the world.

    Our Distributors and the Ford Crossflow / PreCrossflow / Kent Engine:    

    These engines used different distributors, and determining which one is in your car is not an exact science.

    Variations for our Lucas distributors for Ford OHV Kent, Twin Cam and Crossflow distributors are as follows: 

    Lucas 23D Distributors for Ford and Lotus Twin Cam with Top Entry Cap NON VAC ADVANCE: 

    Ford Capri Mk2 1.3 1.6 3.0, Cortina 1970-76 1600, Escort Mk3 1.3, 

    Lucas 23D Distributor Points with Top Entry Cap (D73PDG1)

    Lucas 23D Distributor Electronic with Top Entry Cap (D73DG1) 

    Lucas 25D Distributors for Ford Engines AND Lotus Twin Cam Engines with Top Entry Cap:

    Ford 105E and Cortina GT

    Lucas 25D Distributor Points with Top Entry Cap (D33P)

    Lucas 25D Distributor Electronic with Top Entry Cap (D33)

    Lucas 25D Distributor Electronic Positive Earth with Top Entry Cap (D33PP)

    Lucas 45D Distributors for Ford Engines with Top Entry Cap: 

    Lotus Elan (1962-74), Lotus Cortina (1963-66), Ford Escort Twin Cam (1968-70), Lotus Europa Type 74 (1975), Caterham Super 7 (1973-74), Morgan 4/4

    Lucas 45D Distributor Points with Top Entry Cap (D74P)

    Lucas 45D Distributor Electronic with Top Entry Cap (D74)

    Lucas 45D Distributor Electronic High Energy with Top Entry Cap (D75) 

    Lucas 45D Distributors for Ford Engines with Side Entry Cap NON VAC ADVANCE:

    Ford Capri MK2 1.3, 1.6, 2.0, Cortina 1970-75 1600, Escort M3 1.3

    Lucas 45D Distributor Non Vac Electronic with Top Entry Cap (D14M4)

    Lucas 45D Distributor Non Vac Electronic High Energy with Top Entry Cap (D14)

    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