DS4 Distributor caps

[TomHunt]

Will,
I have two and a half sets of original DS4 points if they are of any use?
If not I can provide you with a baseplate to go into the bottom of the distributor body, then you can fit modern points.The mod is rather simple. If you don't have drills and taps you could send me the distributor and I could modify it for you.
Let me know via e-mail is best at tlphunt83@gmail.com

Thanks

[bentley1930@yahoo.no]

Hi from Alan a new member, I don`t have a 7 at the moment but had many over the years and might get another.

I`m following with interest the search for an alternative to the original A7 distributor cap and am looking for an alternative for the MLCG4 magneto.
The Ford cap or one of the others may be suitable but I need to know the inside diameter of the A7 distributor to see if these caps could be made to fit.
Could someone please help.

Alan

[Russlin]

Hello Ian, My mag engined '28 had been converted to coil/distributor ignition by a previous owner using spare parts of unknown origin.
The old distributor cap looks similar to the one in your photo. It is dark brown with SEV on the outside, no. 39811 on the inside. I believe it may be Peugeot 203/403. The distributor is SEV no. RM279 with external condenser.
Many years ago I found that Peugeot distributor cap, rotor and possibly points from 1950's era fitted my 1928 4 cylinder Chevrolet with Delco-Remy electrics.
I hope this helps.
Regards,  Russell.

[JonE]

This is an old thread. What is the current thinking with DS4 distributors i.e. what to do with them for best continued practical use in light of spares? It seems better built than the DJ4 though less "streamlined"; are there advantages to it?

[Here is a good historic thread from old forum, for others use: http://pub25.bravenet.com/forum/static/s...1&cmd=show]

[Tony Griffiths]

It's possible to convert them to electronic ignition - though the method used here looks to be a tad crude:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOQl6e4hQ88 I have one or two DS4 distributors - most in terrible condition but one decent Oddly, all have zero wear on the spindle and in the bore - probably because of the long life normally found from hard steel running in cast iron.

[JonE]

Just noticed that the original set up of one of these has another contact for the cam.. away from the points action, on the other side. What does it do and is it needed?

[JonE]

well, I got this answered thanks to Mr. Hodgson (pers comm). They originally have some form of felt on and and thus seem to give some sort of cleaning action.

[Tony Press]

Ah! Now you mention it- wasn't the idea that a felt pad with a little oil on it would assist in reducing wear on the heel of the moving point assembly