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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Distributor to fit a Marina engine in a Midget

Hello all,

Wondering as ever if I can draw on the accumulated knowledge of all, after a rather fruitless search through the archives. I have a Marina 1275cc engine which I am installing in my 1973 midget, everything going to plan having swapped around front and rear plates, modified the sump to fit etc etc. However now having an issue with the distributor, I have a 65DM4 electronic model from a Metro, however with a top entry cap it won't clear the steering column regardless of how I position it.

Does anyone know the correct distributor cap model for a side entry version which will fit the 65DM4, or alternatively, I'd be grateful for a reccomedation for a distributor which would fit in the Midget and the Marina block?

Many thanks,

Mike
Mike Curtis-Rouse

You don't have a Marina engine if it takes a 65DM4 Distributor you have an Ital engine.

Aldon Automotive can sell you a side entry cap.


Daniel Thirteen-Twelve

This thread was discussed on 29/06/2009

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