This is the reason that I try to stay away from the electronic
ignition. Because when it fails and not IF it fails. It will let you
down at the most inopertune time and in the worst location. Also
there is no mickey mousing it to get it started. If point fail which
they almost never do all you will need to do is open up the gap and
start the motor. Also a lot of the problems with the rotors I think
is due to the higher voltage of the electronic ignition.
David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Sep 28, 2006, at 12:59 PM, Simon Lachlan wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I reckon I've got the distributor and points in OK, as - after a
> lot of
> reading and comparing the manuals - I got it all together. Fired up
> second
> try. Bit rough, but hope to sort that tomorrow.
>
> Have to take it all apart again as one of the "boot lace" wires is
> really
> ropey and shows potential for shorting.
>
> So, it was the Pertronix. I installed it Christmas '99 (Boxing Day
> to be
> precise!), so it's not that old. Lasted longer than a set of points
> though!
> I've sent the original off to be tested. Be nice if I get a free
> replacement, but I'm not holding my breathe. Sadly, we don't do
> that sort of
> thing much over here.
>
> Have a new set of points arriving tomorrow. Will fit them while
> pondering
> negative earth issue, new Pertronix or go to a 123 from Holland. Quite
> favour the latter, though I did say I wasn't going to pour money on
> this
> issue! Ho hum.
>
> So, I'm really grateful for all the help and encouragement.
>
> Let's hope it works tomorrow!
>
> ps I turned off the electrics in the boot - that's how confident I
> am of the
> wiring!
>
> Simon.
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