Electronic ignition

[badger]

I want to get rid of the points etc, and fit an electronic ignition system. Any pointers as to which make I should go for, cost etc. Thanks in advance.

[kevinw]

Luminition. There are 2 types; one is just a switch that goes in the distributor, the other includes a trigger and electronic amplified. Both my Triumph's have the latter sort - takes about 20 minutes to install and paid for itself within a year in fuel savings. I fitted it because I was fed up of poor quality points and condensers, the scarcity of decent old stock good components and the need to be forever adjusting the points as the heel wore away.
Also fit a Distributor Doctor red rotor arm while you are at it.

No connection with either business, just a satisfied customer of both.

Kevin

[Mike Stevens]

I have a very old 'Sparkrite' on the PI which still uses the points. This has the advantage of a switch so you can switch back anf forth between conventional and electronic. There is a difference at tickover.

The Stag has luminition (as Kevin described). Seems to work fine.

Cheers,
Mike.

[Alec]

Hello Mike,

"There is a difference at tickover."

Isn't that down to a variation in timing between the two systems?

Alec

[wild bill]

Try "simon bbc" on E bay,around £25---does away with points and condensor,10 minute fit.I've fitted a few-good stuff-no external differences 'cept 2 wires out of dizzy instead of one.good luck!!!! Bill
Also,the red rotor arm is a no brainer--fit and forget!!!.

[tony]

I've fitted Pertronix units to both my TC and Spitfire.Vast improvement to both and so far very reliable. Found it cheaper though to get direct from the States.
Tony.

[Alan Chatterton]

Aldon Ignitor for me.

Used it on several now, easy to fit. I suspect the SimonBBC one is the same but cheaper.

Leccy ignition will help as it removes almost all of the points scatter caused by a worn dizzy, removes the failing points system and helps keep timing spot on.

Fit and forget, its the way to go!

[Alec]

Hello Alan,

"Leccy ignition will help as it removes almost all of the points scatter caused by a worn dizzy"

I keep hearing this, but if the distributor bearings are worn, it's likely the advance system will be past it's best also and electronic modules will not compensate for that. Sort the distributor out first before debateable add ons.

Alec

[Alan Chatterton]

Agreed, but even a perfect dizzy will give points scatter due to the constant sideways pressure on the dizzy shaft.

With a brand new dizzy, the timing marks with a strobe move about...... with leccy ignition, they stay much more constant...... which must be better?

[bigstraight6]

I fitted the 'Simon bbc' kit to both my 2000 and Ford Zodiac along with the red rotor arms which are made to the same spec as original Lucas item without the infamous rivet! I've been very impressed with the results and wouldn't hesitate recommending, though I did find that I had to use a very fine file on the base of the unit that takes the place of the points to ensure a good contact with the distributor base plate.