Bedford RL Ignition System Specifications

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Firing Order 1 - 5 - 3 - 6 - 2 - 4

Distributor

Engine Nos. R2001 - R9403 Lucas DVZ6A-P.77.
Point gap .012 to .014in (.30 to .36mm)
Condenser:
Engine Nos. RL9404 - RL36320 Lucas DMZ6A-P.77.
Point gap .014 to .016in (.36 to .41mm)
Condenser:
Engine Nos. RL36321 onwards Delco-Remy D-200.
Point gap .019 to .021in (0.48 to 0.53mm)
Condenser: .18 to .23 mfd

Ignition Timing

Engine Nos R2001 - R10740 Points open 8° before UC/TDC
Engine Nos R10741 onwards Points open 5° before UC/TDC

Ignition Coil

Engine Nos R2001 - R9519 Lucas B12 - L/0
Engine R9520 onwards AC-Delco Oil-Filled

Spark Plugs

As originally specified AC VF.9 14mm.
Plug gap .028 to .030 in. (.71 to .76mm)