Lucas 45D Type Distributor from Powerspark Ignition

Product Description

Powerspark Lucas 45D Distributor

The Lucas 45D Distributor replaced the Lucas 25D in 1975. It appeared in many of the British classics that we know and love, being the most used production distributor in British / BMC vehicles. Scroll down to see a list of compatible vehicles. If you are unsure about fitment to your car please contact us.

The Powerspark 45D distributor is a brand new casting, taken from an original model. Being such a popular distributor, our 45D is a big seller for classic car enthusiasts worldwide in points and electronic form. We offer this distributor as points, electronic, positive earth, high energy and with the Mini specific 998cc and 1275cc vacuum advance - exclusive to Powerspark. 

Points models come with a brand new points set. Electronic Ignition models replace the points set with our patented Powerspark Electronic Ignition module.

Powerspark Electronic Ignition is the original electronic ignition conversion for classic cars, giving reliable starting and hassle free ownership.

If you are unsure about fitment to your car please contact us.

Lucas 45D options with Top Entry Cap:

Lucas 45D Points Distributor (D3)
Lucas 45D Electronic Distributor (D4)
Lucas 45D Electronic Distributor Positive Earth (D4PP)
Lucas 45D Electronic Distributor High Energy (D5)  

Lucas 45D Points Distributor with 998cc Specific Advance (D3-98)
Lucas 45D Points Distributor with 1275cc Specific Advance (D3-75)
Lucas 45D Electronic Distributor with 998cc Specific Advance (D4-98)
Lucas 45D Electronic Distributor with 1275cc Specific Advance (D4-75)
Lucas 45D Electronic Distributor with MGB 4127 Specific Advance (D4-25)

Lucas 25D options with Side Entry Cap:

Lucas 45D Points Distributor (D19P)
Lucas 45D Electronic Distributor (D19)
Lucas 45D Electronic Distributor Positive Earth (D19PP)
Lucas 45D Electronic Distributor High Energy (D18)  

Lucas 45D Points Distributor with 998cc Specific Advance (D19P-98)
Lucas 45D Points Distributor with 1275cc Specific Advance (D19P-75)
Lucas 45D Electronic Distributor with 998cc Specific Advance (D19-98)
Lucas 45D Electronic Distributor with 1275cc Specific Advance (D19-75)
Lucas 45D Electronic Distributor with MGB 4127 Specific Advance (D19-25)

Fitment of the Lucas 45D includes (and is not limited to) the following cars:

Austin Allegro 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.7
Austin Maxi
Austin 1800 MK2
Austin Mini 850, 1000, 1100,1275 (A Series Engines)
Hillman Avenger
Hillman Hunter
Hillman Imp
Land Rover Series III
Lotus Elite
Lotus Eclat
Lotus Esprit
MG MGB
MG Midget
Morris Marina 1.3, 1.8
Reliant Kitten
Reliant Robin
Sunbeam Alpine Coupe
Sunbeam Rapier
Talbot Avenger 1.6
Triumph Spitfire 1500
Triumph Herald
Wolseley (All Models 1964-68)

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