My latest project came with electronic ignition, but I don't know what kind.  The distributor rather looks like a standard Ford Sierra one, but the electonic module is a mystery to me.  Anybody seen this stuff before?  I'm just trying to determine whether to keep this in place or swap to a Crane XR-700 I have floating around somewhere.
 
Thanks.

 

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Doh!  Thanks Troppo.

No worries, doesnt look familiar to me, certainly look like something out of another vehicle. I`d guess it was a aftermarket item, probably not the most expensive either as they would have their name on it if it was

Looks like a copy of Bosch BIM024 module
 
Rhys

Rhys is right it's a copy of Bosch 024 module, which is correct module for magnetic reluctor distributor as shown in the pic above. These were oe Fitment on many cars in the 80s......

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+1 Bosch 024.  Dizzy looks very much like my Ford Sierra item but with the vac advance still attached

Thanks everyone.  Any opinions on the reliability of these?  It's for a daily driver, and I do have an XR-700 I could use if that's more highly regarded.

These distributors are, pretty well, bullet proof.  Good Bosch quality.
The BIM024 provides for a high energy ignition.
It uses the MEC 717/718 coil.
The benefits are:-
-  x3 spark energy compared to standard coils (points, Aldon, etc.).
-  optimum dwell across the rev range (BIM024 controls coil saturation).
-  BIM024 control minimises coil overheating (less heat = more energy to the plugs).
-  coil power (via coil -ve) is disengaged if ignition is On but engine is not running.
Only down side is that the advance curve is "fixed" via the internal weights and springs (i.e. not programmable).
The advance curve is for leaded fuel but is easy to get setup for unleaded fuel and the cam (I use Performance Ignition Services here in Aust).
This type of dizzy is my preferred option and I rate it much higher that all else except maybe the 123ignition unit.
The only advantage of the 123ignition unit is its programmability on initial setup. The downside of the 123ignition unit is that it is not high energy.
 
BTW... this setup (Bosch dizzy with BIM024) was used in Australian Falcons from around the late 70s through to when EFI was introduced.
 

Muzza is right with them being bullet proof , i bought one (new Sierra dizzy) for my pinto way back in '97 , it came with the wires and amplifier unit for only £50 from Burtons , I've also added a Armtech rev limiter soon after. ...i done over 150k klms with several motors and used the same dizzy in those motors. . Reliable and the car always starts even in icy mornings. .. set it and forget !