Technical Data
DISTRIBUTOR
Make/type Lucas DM2 (early 848 cc only), 2SD4 or 45D4
(43D4 on certain export models with air injection emission control equipment)
Contact points gap 0.014 - 0.016 in (0.35 - 0.40mm)
Dwell angle:
DM2 & 25D4 60' 3'
43D4 & 45D4 51' 5'
Condenser capacity 0. 18 - 0.24 mfd
Rotor rotation Anti-clockwise
Ignition timing See 'Tune-Up' data
IGNITION COIL
Make/type Lucas LA12
Certain export models
(Canada & Sweden) A.C. Delco, Lucas 11 C 12, Lucas 16 C 6 or Lucas Al2
(Low voltage type with 1.4 ohm ballast resistor)
DYNAMO
Make/type Lucas C40
Maximum output 22 amps
Cut-in speed 1450 rpm at 13.5 volts
Control box Lucas RB 106/2
Regulating voltage 12.7 - 13.3 volts
ALTERNATOR - EARLY TYPE
Make/type Lucas 11 AC
Polarity Positive earth
Maximum output 43 amps
Brush length
new 0.63 in (16 mm)
wear limit 0.31 in (8 mm)
Control unit Lucas 4TR
Field isolating relay Lucas 6RA
Warning light control unit Lucas 3RA
ALTERNATOR - LATER TYPE
Make/type Lucas 16 ACR
Polarity Negative earth
Nominal output 34 amps at 6,000 rpm (2,800 rpm - engine)
Nominal system voltage: 14.2 volts at 20% nominal output
Brush length (above holder)
New 0.5 in (13 mm)
Wear limit 0.25 in (6 mm)
Voltage regulator: Lucas 8 TR, 11 TR or 14 TR Integral
STARTER MOTOR
Make/type Lucas M35G or M35J, inertia type
Commutator min. diam. (M35G) 1.34 in (34 mm)
Commutator min. thickness (M35J) 0.08 in (2.03 mm)
Armature end-float
M35G 0.004 - 0.012 in (0.1 - 0.3 mm)
M35J 0.010 in (0.25 mm)
Min. brush length (M35J) 0.31 in (8 mm)
SYSTEM POLARITY
Early models Positive earth
Later models (Oct '69 on) Negative earth