Ken :
My comment is that the Mallory lacks a vacuum advance unit, which will hurt
your gas mileage on the street. Otherwise, it's probably a superior
replacement. However, a rebuilt Lucas will last a long time, IF you give it
the proper care.
Randall
59 TR3A daily driver
On Tuesday, September 05, 2000 7:51 AM, KENNETH A. vonKLUCK
[SMTP:KAVONKLU@defrees.com] wrote:
>
> The Lucas distributor in my 1963 TR-4 has suffered terminal damage and must
be
> replaced. My choices appear to be a rebuilt Lucas unit or a new Mallory
> mechanical advance unit. Daily driving and reliability are more important
> than original condition. Does any one have experience gained from having to
> make the same choice. Am I going to complicate ignition timing or other
> running issues by using a Mallory distributor. The engine now has 89mm
> pistons and the head has been milled .070". Does any one have
> recommendations and suggestions.
>
> Ken von Kluck, CT20590L since new
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