When I think of electronic ignition, I think of more advances than just
electronic trigger systems like the pertronix. It wouldn't make sense on
an MG, because spares are cheap and plentiful, but on my 1969 porsche
(where the marelli distributor points and rotor were NLA for 10 years, and
approaching $200/set on e-bay), I installed a crank trigger system, and a
set of advance adjustible coil packs. That system is really nice. There
are a few more things I'd like to be able to adjust on the advance curve,
but it the important thing is that it is super accurate and consistant
based on crank speed (with no springs or weights, etc.). I've seen them
for MGs, but they are pretty expensive. Just thought I throw that out to
the group on the topic.
Phil Bates
'58 MGA
'67 MGB
> Bernie,
> My MGB's distributor shaft bushing is worn so ignition timing was
> randomly variable. I bought a new bushing but the machine shop said it
> was wrong size. As it was the beginning of prime driving season and
> Pertronics were on sale, I bought one, installed it, retimed the engine
> and have been happy with it for three years. The shaft still wobbles,
> but the effect on timing is much less with Pertronic than with points.
> I was so enthused about it that a friend had one installed in a
> Mallory distributor on the Chev 350 engine in his boat. Ran great,
> revved up perfectly. Did splendidly for about eight miles out into Long
> Island Sound, whereupon the Pertronics died.
> My experience was good. His was an expensive tow back to harbor.
> Bob
>
>
> On Mon, 10 May 2004 20:32:29 -0400 "bernd" <bernd.vabeach@erols.com>
> writes:
> > Hello all:
> >
> > is there any positive or negative feedback out in the MGB community
> > concerning the Pertronic Electronic Ignition.
> > I'm thinking of installing the elct. ignition system, TRF has them
> > on sale now, and would appreciate any feedback from previous or
> present
> > experiences, as always thanks to everyone in advance.
> > Bernie
> > 71 MGB
> > Chesapeake, Virginia
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