Dave,
I am not sure but, I was under the impression that dwell measured the
length of
time (measured in degrees of arc) that the points were open. This is at
least
partly dependent on the gap of the points.
Since electronic ignitions don't have points that open and close the
dwell
measurement is not used. I looked in some of my car manuals - the ones
that had
electronic ignition didn't give a spec. The ones using points all gave
a spec.
I would try to get the richness tamed and check out the coil.
Good Luck.
Roger Elliott
Dave Terrick wrote:
>
> The ignitor shows a 20 degree dwell. I think this is the problem. A
> standard Lucas coil is fitted. I suspect spark breakdown due to low
dwell
> time, can anybody confirm this with their own? The next option is
> substitution of the distributor since the car ran fine on that coil
before
> rebuild. The car does not seem to have a resistor wire and shows 12 v
on
> the primary side.
>
> elp? (that's broad british for "Help")
>
> TIA
>
> Dave T
> Winnipeg
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