I didn't have to modify anything to install a Crane unit in my TR3.
Randall wrote:
>
> Jack :
>
> IMO electronic ignitions are _less_ reliable than points, in the sense
> that they are more likely to suffer a failure that prevents the car from
> running at all. Points will almost always get you home. Plus, it's
> easy enough (and free) to throw the previous points in the glovebox (or
> spare tire), and install them on the side of the road if necessary. Of
> course, points _are_ higher maintenance, regular adjustment and
> replacement is a necessity.
>
> In addition to the lack of periodic maintenance, the Crane should offer
> two other advantages : it's much less sensitive to distributor shaft
> wobble (worn bushing) than points, which should result in more power and
> better gas mileage. And it's better at firing slightly fouled plugs,
> which should make starting easier. I frankly was not impressed with
> either of these attributes, when I installed one on my TR3A.
>
> I had to modify (cut) my point plate to install the Crane's pickup, and
> finding the right position for the pickup involved a bit of trial and
> error. I also had to change the rotor, as my old rotor would hit the
> Crane pickup, causing strange problems.
>
> Also, with the XR3000, you lose the ability to set the static timing. I
> assume this is not a problem with the XR700, but they have been reported
> to burn up if you leave the key on and the engine not running for too
> long.
>
> Randall
>
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George Richardson
Wyvern - '57 Triumph TR3, TS15559LT -
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
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