Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi all,

I'm thinking about fitting a electronic ignition, questions are.

1) Is it worth doing?

2) Which one should I buy?

Thanks
Leafie

Just something to go wrong in my opinion - Nothing wrong with cheap and simple points - Keep it that way

I think it's worth it if you're doing a lot of miles because it means you never have to bother adjusting or replacing the points/condenser again. The simple type that replaces the points and condenser with a little module inside the distributor is very reliable. I have a Pertronix Ignitor on my Traveller, and a Lumenition Magnetronic to go on my Saloon when I get around to it.

My view - stick with good old points. You can fix them. Leccy ignition goes wrong - you are stuck. On a low power engine there is no performance advantage with leccy ignition.

Carry a spare set of points and condenser and you can easily swap them back in the unlikely event of the electronic ignition module dying.

ive used electronic for 3 years no problems

I prefer points myself but believe Pertronix is one of the best as easy to revert to points / condensor by the side of the road if it fails.
The installation of some Lumenition systems requires removal of the pillars on the base plate (did on my Range Rover) so not possible to simply fit points again.
Not sure if all Lumenition systems need the post removal though.

Paul Humphries

Hi, I've fitted a 123 ignition dizzy to my Morry.
All I can say is they are fantastic, basically it's all in the distributor and you get ultra smooth running coupled with numerous advance curves that can be pre set.
Couple this with a high output coil and you are sorted.

Hi Longdog,
Was the 123 Dizzy easy to fit and set up? I was considering fitting it to my Moggy. I've read good reports about the smooth running on other cars. Some maintain it even reduces timing chain rattle-any comments? Did you buy it in the UK or direct from 123? Any further info appreciated.
Thanks
Declan

Hi declan, I bought item online from uk importer.It goes in place of the original as the drive has the correct offset and you connect your vacuum advance as this is done electronically.Set timing the same and select advance curve according to manual supplied.You won't regret it, when my car ticks over you can almost stand a pound coin on the rocker cover.

I fitted a pertonix on the MG and it was great. As Alex says if you do a few miles, it saves on maintenance and is consistent.

Andrew

I've had a Lumenition Optronic on the Midget for years - it's great, totally reliable, fit and forget.

Personal opinion - the electronic modules on the better makes are so well built and reliable they are extremely unlikely to go wrong - after all, all modern cars since the mid 80's have had this system, and VERY few ever break down with pure ignition problems. Anyway, with the Lumenition system you could revert to points in about 15-20 minutes work if you really wanted to.

I have heard that the "Aldon Ignitor" module can go wrong though, this unit is sold/imported under other brand names too, so beware.

That said, on a standard A-series I also agree that standard points should be just fine, unless you have a seriously worn distributor!

Cheers

Aldon Igniter is Pertronix! 123 dizzy is an excellent idea for a modified/highly tuned engine, but a bit OTT for a standard engine although of course it will work. It can't possibly cure timing chain rattle !