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Re: 25D4 giving up

To: <ValveCurtain@aol.com>, <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: 25D4 giving up
From: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 20:33:04 -0000
Most electronuc systems I am aware of still require the distributor to have
working centrifugal (and vacuum if appropriate) advance.  The only
electronic advance module I have seen is from the MGOC in the UK at about
UKP300.

PaulH.

----- Original Message -----
From: <ValveCurtain@aol.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2000 11:34 PM
Subject: 25D4 giving up


> Hi Gang,
>    Yesterday I posted a note regarding a frozen centrifugal
> advance mechanism cam.  I tried a number of ideas including
> those suggested by a few kind listmembers.  Nothing.  It won't
> budge short of destruction.  The vacuum advance is also
> problematic -- a ~$50 problem.  Therefore, I am going to either
> replace the distributor with a new 25D4 or the 45D model OR,
> perhaps use the one I have outfitted with an electronic ignition.
> My query is this: Do the electronic models have built into them,
> advance curves that would work in place of my frozen
> advance?  Have any of you worked with the MSD unit (over the
> Crane Cams simple unit)?  I have used the Crane Cams model
> when it was Allison Ignitions with great success but it needs
> the centrifugal advance.  All constructive input appreciated.
>
> Rick

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