Electronic Ignition

[peterpimlico]

OK, that does it! Leave the Traveller (1098) over 10 days and she is a pig to start! So, Electronic Ignition! Not whys and wherefores or even fitting at this stage! I am seeking recommendations of make please (that will not break the bank!) Also I notice "fitting kit" ?? and do they fit any dizzy? Any advice greatly appreciated.

[bmcecosse]

Can't see that you should be blaming the points ignition for this - more likely to be battery discharging. But if you must -good reports from Accuspark and Simonbbc. Both will supply either a kit for your dizzy or a complete new dizzy ready fitted. Just search ebay. That may be the better option - give you an unworn unit with a working vacuum advance. You can upgrade to a 45D too - and that let's you keep your old dizzy complete as a ready to use spare for when the electronics let you down on a dark and stormy night......... Just be sure to carry the spare in the car at all times.....

[ashb]

I have the accu-spark electronic ignition kits that are available on fleabay fitted on all three of my cars . They take a few minutes to fit and then there is no more chance of points closing up which always seemed to happen on dark wet nights in the middle of nowhere! . One of my cars has done just over 20,000 trouble free miles with one fitted.

[C6Dave]

With the kits it's very simple to remove the points and condenser (which causes most of the problems) and fit the 'electronic' kit, it's a simple DIY job for anyone even with limited experience so a distributor exchange isn't really required unless yours is very badly worn.

However, I would factor in the cost of a 'sports' coil' as well as a normal coil may well break down using the electronic ignition kits (although some members may well say that they don't have a problem)

[peterpimlico]

Gentlemen! Thank you. I am about to push the boat out and order the full Monty on e-bay....... A fully fitted Accu-spark Dizzy. I will keep my old Dizzy as spare for emergencies! Or more likely be 'stolen' by my son for his '65 Saloon, lol. Can you please give me a little more detail about this 'sports' coil? Have many standard coils failed via electronic ignition?

[bmcecosse]

Don't go anywhere near a 'sports' coil - it's completely unnecessary -stick with a good old original coil. Just make sure the connections are tight and clean.

[peterpimlico]

Thanks for that! 'nuff said.

[moggiethouable]

Ive not fitted one yet, but on investigation found a very nice video on You tube, just type in accuspark electronic ignition.
I'd be very interested how you get on.