electronic ignition kit

[surfergirl]

Wow amazed a strobe isnt needed, very precise computer chip jobby in the distributor, surprised its that simple.

[bmcecosse]

What use would a strobe be ? You have no idea what setting your engine wants on the timing.....

[surfergirl]

Just watched a vid for one of the electronic distributor companies where he checks the ignition timing with a strobe, Ill find the link so you can have a look.

[surfergirl]

Hers the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtgfitJpQ1s

[bmcecosse]

And what random setting will he set it to ?? The only way is to road test it till 'not quite pinking'.

[Trickydicky]

Roy,

He checks it with the strobe before he fits the new dizzy and resets it to that setting after fitting the new.
Simples really for those who wish to use a strobe.

[bmcecosse]

Strobe away - can't see the point myself!

[MarkyB]

You can hear the tick over slow down as he turns the dizzy, not the optimal setting then.

[bmcecosse]

[surfergirl]

Thanks for all the info,
on balance I think Im gonna fit a new distributor but leave it as points, I can mend it when out and about, thats what I like about Moggies!

[myoldjalopy]

In that case, I would recommend getting a set of points from 'Distributor Doctor' for your distributor. By simply fitting a set of these points in my car, I immediately noticed a smoother sounding engine. Also, the car pulls much better and petrol consumption has improved from 37mpg to 41 mpg

Pete