Rolf-
For what it's worth, I went to Mallory dual points early in my
autocrossing career. They worked fine and I don't recall ever replacing
them. (Mileage is restricted - the car is trailered everywhere.) When
I got the BDA, I changed to crankfire from Electromotive; absolutely
reliable to over 10,000rpm, and you don't have to reach under the
Webers!
A friend of mine (Super 7) used Allison/Crane multi-discharge spark, an
update of the old msd system; he was very happy with it. He now has a
Zetec with its own $1200 system. He mentioned looking in the Summit
catalogue.
Looking to Ford may be productive. The 1600 engine is well known for
having updated parts fit old engines, and the Pinto had the 1600 engine
from 71-73. It may be that one of the later engines has pointless
ignition (an oxymoron for diesel freaks?).
Best,
Skip
70 Vixen LVX1470/4
Rolf Beuttenmuller wrote:
>
> I saw that car when it first arrived in New York it was in Gerry Sagermans
> place in Huntington LI .
> And I distinctly asked him if it was going to stay in the US and he said
> with a smile) no it isn't legal for the states. My my did he fib??
>
> Any way I need some help from the net. I want to replace my points with
> electronic ignition. Dave Bean has a Lumenition kit but it only fits the
> Lucas distributor ( 1600GT Motor) and not the Ford distributor that I have.
> They want $299 for just the Lucas distributor.
> So my options are:
> 1. Suffer through the old points. $299 +99 for the electronics is a bit
> stiff for me just to eliminate the points.
> 2. Try Petronics, any one herd of them? They seem to have some sort of kit
> for the Fords
> 3. Try to get a Lucas 43D distributor from one of the wonderful web members
> 4. Or I am open to member suggestions.
>
> I am also looking for a starter Top solenoid mount. any suggested sources.
> Rolf 1970 Vixen S2
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bill Sanford <tvrdude@netzero.net>
> To: BobTescione <mogman@rpa.net>
> Cc: Kai M. Radicke <kmr@pil.net>; <tvr@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 8:49 AM
> Subject: Re: TVR M Series Hatchback Conversion?
>
> > Hey all,
> > From talkiing to Gerry Sagerman some time ago, this is the car imported
> > for the New York car show but never returned. It was recently in Utah,
> > now its back in Fla.? Supposed to be milage under 10,000 or so.
> > Bill
> >
> > BobTescione wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello:
> > > http://www.wirewheel.com/
> > > These guys have a Turbo Taimar listed for sale. Somewhat pricey, but
> relatively
> > > unique. I have no details/interest beyond the ad.
> > >
> > > Bob Tescione
> > > mogman@rpa.net
> > >
> > > "Kai M. Radicke" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hello everyone!
> > > >
> > > > In my quest to locate a 2500M project here in the USA, I've been doing
> quite
> > > > a bit of thinking about what I'd like to do to such a car when I
> acquire it.
> > > >
> > > > The first thing that keeps coming to mind would be to somehow give it
> > > > hatchback status much like (or just like) the Taimar variant(s). Do
> any of
> > > > the TVR vendors offer such a kit, or would I have to purchase the
> actual
> > > > hatch from David Gerald and do the fabrication work myself on the
> > > > surrounding fibreglass?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Kai M. Radicke -- kmr@pil.net
> > > > 1966 MGB -- 1974 Triumph TR-6
> > > > No TVR 2500M Yet...
> >
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