Hi Matthew, Yes I did see that link, thanks for posting it, much appreciated, ive found all sorts of funny and conflicting info on the net including that one distributor fits all from 1.3 - 1.6, it will physically fit but as I found out taking them apart they are very different inside, this is one of the reasons I took mine apart to replace those bits with known parts from an XR2 since I don’t trust any of the info out there on eBay etc. I know distributors and carburettors are all a bit old hat now but I find them fascinating in what they do and how they do it, I suppose I was born into the wrong era.
Jim, Thanks for further clarifying the part numbers, they are sort of making sense now Just a quick one, I don’t suppose you can make sense of the vacuum advance unit numbers, it would be the last mystery solved for me and ill be able to sleep at night again :) On Jun 8, 8:09 am, Jim Hearne <[email protected]> wrote: > You have been busy. > On the Ford part number > > 84SF 12100-MA > > The 84 is the first year that basic part was produced, this can often be a > clue as to what car it came off. > I forget what the SF is. > The 12100 is the base part code, so most Lucas CVH distributors would have > the same code here. > The M is the actual specific version, eg 1.3, 1.6, XR3 etc > And the A is the revision of that version, in general all letters here will > be compatible but higher is newer. > > So, a 84SF 12100-MC would be a later version of a 1.3 CVH distributor (it > doesn't exist but just showing an example) and would be compatible. > But a 84SF 12100-FA would be for a different engine and probably not > compatible but would look identical. > > I'm sure there's a better explanation than this on the net. > > The basic thing is that to use another part then the complete part number > needs to match except for the very last letter at the end. > > For some reason Ford use this part numbering system on all there parts (it > does go a bit weird after 2000) but the actual Ford dealers use a Finis code > which isn't marked on the parts. > > Jim > > On 07/06/2012 19:23, jin wrote: > > > > > 84SF 12100-MA- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
