Quick question

[Bambino126]

On the BIS engine, is the distributor supposed to have some kind of seal or gasket fitted between it and the timing cover, to stop oil escaping? 

My engine is almost back together now, but when I disassembled it there was nothing present there.

[mintex]

Mine has an O ring just under the lip bud

[Bambino126]

Thanks.
Thats what I need to get.

[Bambino126]

Are the Zelmot and the Magnetti Marelli distributors completely interchangable on the BIS?
To me the MM dizzys seem to be a better design and are cheaper to buy.

[Gadge]

Yes they are. I'm running a MM dizzy on mine as I went through 2 zelmot ones due to poor build quality on the base plates. The MM versions are a lot better and their points adjustment is a lot easier too as you adjust them via a hole in the side that accesses an Allen bolt that opens and closes the points - so much easier!  the only snag is that the points are an all in one item like a kind of cassette that just drops in so they can be expensive - between £10 and even £21 

[Bambino126]

Thanks - I'm gonna take the plunge