Lewis Palmer wrote:
> There's lots of good timing info on the Crane Cams web site. You might check
> there. http://www.cranecams.com
>
> By the way, anyone know who can sell Crane Cams over the Web? I'm looking
> also for prices.
>
> Regards,
> Lew Palmer
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stuart Keen [mailto:simbafish@home.com]
> Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2000 9:40 PM
> To: MG
> Subject: Electronic Ignition
>
> I have just installed a Pertronix Ignitor pointless ignition system in
> my 51 MGTD with High Lift distributor cam. The installation was
> extremely simple, but I am finding that the car runs rough. I have
> adjusted the timing to what I thought was about right, with revs approx
> 950, but am looking for advice from any one that has experience with
> this system. What advance (or retard) angles should I be looking for in
> a dynamic condition and at what rpm? The TD manual says you should only
> set the timing in a static condition unless you can get the revs down to
> 700. That's not possible with my TD. It has to be timed in a dynamic
> situation; a bulb in static condition will not work since the Pertronix
> system works with magnets.
>
> Thanks for any advice
>
> Stu Keen
> Venice, Fl
>
> simbafish@home.com
I have set up many Pertronix units using a light bulb. The magnets will fire
the coil as the dist. is advanced manually. The Mon, Jan 31, 2000 has almost 6
degrees advance at 600rpm.
Jerry
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