Give your classic's distributor a fresh, dependable set of points with the Standard Ignition Contact Set (Points) LU-1617P. This breaker-point set opens and closes the ignition coil's primary circuit inside the distributor. It is a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, including the 1956-1967 Ford Anglia, 1963-1974 MG MGB and 1964-1974 Jaguar XKE. It covers a wide range of classic cars and trucks. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
- Lubricated felt pad: lubricates the cam lobes on the distributor, which reduces wear on the point set's rubbing block and helps extend the part's usable life.
- Copper-alloy shunt: resists breakage caused by the flexing of the point set's moving arm, and conducts current significantly better than typical steel shunts.
- Tungsten contacts: ventilated where available, and designed to run cooler and show less erosion.
- Pre-aligned and pre-adjusted: arrives set up to save installation time and support proper switching.
Standard Ignition has served the automotive aftermarket since 1919. As a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, it maintains quality control throughout manufacturing, from componentry to the finished product.
Signs your points may need replacing: hard starting, misfiring or rough running, burned or pitted contact faces, or a worn rubbing block that lets the point gap and dwell drift. If worn points are the cause, this set replaces them. After installation, check dwell and timing against the vehicle's service specifications.
Interchange: 8112145 · J8112145 · A527 · 1217999003 · 1217999013 · 75062075 · LU7 · CS207A · 12336822 · 19106517 · 7139364 · 215272R91 · 423153 · 54413568 · 54419946 · CS1 · CS5 · CS9 · CS207SB · 2214518005A
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
8112145, J8112145, A527, 1217999003, 1217999013, 75062075, LU7, CS207A, 12336822, 19106517, 7139364, 215272R91, 423153, 54413568, 54419946, CS1, CS5, CS9, CS207SB, 2214518005A, LU-1617P
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an ignition contact set do?
The contact set (points) opens and closes the ignition coil's primary circuit as the distributor cam turns. That switching triggers the coil to fire the spark plugs.
Which vehicles does the LU-1617P fit?
It fits many vehicles, including the 1963-1974 MG MGB, 1964-1974 Jaguar XKE and 1956-1967 Ford Anglia. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
What is the felt pad on this contact set for?
The lubricated felt pad lubricates the distributor cam lobes. This reduces wear on the point set's rubbing block and helps extend the usable life of the points.
Do I need to adjust these points after installing them?
The set comes pre-aligned and pre-adjusted to save installation time. After installing it, check dwell and timing against your vehicle's service specifications.
What are the contacts and shunt made of?
The contacts are tungsten, ventilated where available, and designed to run cooler with less erosion. The shunt is copper alloy, which resists breakage from the moving arm's flexing.
