electronic ignition with a dynamo

Post by **dermot** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:02 am

I would like to fit electronic ignition (lumenition) to my car mainly for reliability(i am not a mechanic by nature). Sorry if these are stupid questions but 1. will electronic ignition work with a dynamo (negative earth, well serviced with new battery) and 2 can I still use the starting handle. It has been so useful a few times. Couldn't find this after a search but apologise if this question has been asked many times before.

Post by **dermot** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:12 am

Oops forgot to add- car is 1098 (1969) with an unleaded head, and the system would be the magnetronic system as advertised in minor monthly.

Post by **57traveller** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 10:44 am

Lumenition worked fine on my Traveller with dynamo, now have alternator. The engine started using the handle for a period when the starter motor failed. It's only supplied for negative earth operation on a Minor so if your electrics have been changed from positive then there should be no problems.
I think others have had failures with the Lumention unit, including myself. But to be fair the exchange I fitted has been faultless for about four years now.

Post by **dermot** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 10:30 pm

thank you, a nice clear and useful answer. Much appreciated.