side entry distributor caps

[davidmuir]

Which models had the above fitted? Thinking of getting one to neaten the HT lead routes.

[whitewithblackroof]

If you do get one I would buy from Distributor Doctor as much better quality with thicker brass terminals

[Herbert]

Try these, but beware they only fit 45D dizzys : http://www.minispares.com/search/classic/gdc142.aspx £7.20

Sorry, just realised that you were after the same dizzy as on a MK II "S"...definitely The Distributor Doctor.

[Andrew1967]

Buy a genuine Lucas one, plenty of old stock still about. Look for the ones on orange or red/white backing card or in orange boxes NOT green boxes as they are modern shite !

Were fitted to Mk1 Minis and many other contemporaries.

Here's one I have that I probably wont use

[Old English White]

I think they were fitted with a "rubber glove" originally weren't they(?) in an attempt to keep the water out of the electrics?

[Andrew1967]

Yeah, most of the used ones with leads fitted have that rubber waterproofer on them.

[Spider]

,,,,,,,, NOT green boxes as they are modern shite !

Andrew, I don't disagree with you here however, sadly, I tested all the new brands currently available, though for the 45D4 series, and the best of a rotten bunch was actually these. Doesn't say a lot for the others !

The test I did here was just a High Voltage Resistance Test, which can give a loose idea on how long it may go for before the cap itself breaks down and also how they fare when dusty.