New dizzy fitted with magneronic ignition......

Post by **ben739** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 10:48 pm

i got it all back together, and changed plugs, wires, and cleaned up coil and starter. i am not sure what else i need to do. my mate has a timing gun but it starts up well, so does that mean the timing is okay?

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:27 pm

It will do no harm to have it timed to get it spot on, as its surprising how far out an engine can be but still run ok and you will lose economy and performance.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:20 am

You need to try it on the road - if you hear pinking it's too far advanced (so retard it) - if you don't - it may be retarded. So advance it slightly till you hear pinking - then retard again until you don't! But what car is this dizzy from - it's advance curve may not be ideal for your engine.

Post by **ben739** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 8:57 am

ordered a new dizzy from Bull motif the 25D model.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:26 pm

Should be ok then !

Post by **ben739** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:54 pm

got it idled!!!! swett as a berry now. cnt wait to drive up in silenc on friday, as i have no radi in it and wont put one in either. i got an ipod for that.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:47 pm

Well done - excellent result. What was wrong with the old dizzy - have you performed the PM yet ?