I installed an Allison ignition system onto my spit several years ago. Crane
bought out Allision so I believe this is the same unit.. Unfortunately you
have to remove the post. This could be a one way mode, which could be
disastrous if the electronic ignition fails, you can't go back. There is a
solution, I removed the post and drill and tapped a hole in the same spot
where the post was, if the ignition failed I could fit points and use a
screw to hold the points in place where the post was. I actually tried it to
make sure it worked, it did.
Good luck
Ralph Jannelli
'65 Spitfire MKII
'72 Spitfire MKIV
'80 TR8 DHC
-----Original Message-----
From: Ryan Smith <shmitty99@hotmail.com>
To: spitfires@Autox.Team.Net <spitfires@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 9:53 AM
Subject: ITS HOME! and Crane Ignition Installation
>Hello all, I hope you guys had a good time at the VTR meet. While
>everyone was having fun with their cars I took two days off from work
>last week to pick up my Spit and do a lot of work to it. The one thing
>that baffled me was the Crane ignition installation. I changed every
>u-joint in the car but I couldn't figure out how to get rid of the
>points. Anyway, if someone could give me some electronic ignition for
>dummy's instructions I'd appreciate it. I could take it all apart but I
>wasn't sure how to get rid of the post that holds the points. Do I take
>that plate off or what? Any help would be appreciated.
>
>Hope to get the car titled in the next couple of days and hit the
>backroads of Virginia.
>
>Ryan Smith
>
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