Distributor: Description and Operation

PURPOSE
The ignition distributor distributes high voltage from the coil to the proper ignition wire.

OPERATION
A pick-up module, in conjunction with a rotating timing reluctor inside distributor body, generates timing signals. These are applied to an electronic ignition amplifier module mounted on side of distributor body. The amplifier acts upon the ignition coil causing a high tension spark. This spark is routed through the distributor cap, to the rotor, and back out the cap to the correct spark plug.

The pick-up air gap is factory set. DO NOT adjust the gap unless the pick-up is being changed, or the base plate has been moved. Use a non-ferrous feeler gauge to set the gap.

CONSTRUCTION
A Lucas 35DLM8 distributor is fitted. It consists of:

^ Pick-up module
^ Timing reluctor
^ Rotor
^ Distributor cap
^ Centrifugal advance
^ Vacuum advance

Distributor:

1. Cap
2. HT brush and spring
3. Rotor arm
4. Insulation cover
5. Pick-up module and base plate assembly
6. Vacuum unit
7. Amplifier module
8. O-ring oil seal
9. Gasket