I had this problem just recently when I installed an igniter in my 72 MGB. I
took the points out, installed the igniter parts (didn't move the distributor at
all) and the timing was so far advanced it wouldn't start and would hardly turn
over. I ended up having to move the oil cooler line a bit to get enough
rotation on the distributor to get the timing back where it belongs. I thought
maybe the magnets in the ring were positioned a little off or something.
Anyone else have this problem? Once I got it timed it seems to run and work
fine. Just doesn't seem like I should have had to turn the distributor halfway
to the next contact to get the timing back!
Greg Hanlin
72 MGB
Paul Hunt wrote:
> I did read recently of one persons problems with over-advanced timing
> because the distributor rotor no longer had the 'drag' of the points to
> overcome. He went to great lengths to recurve it. It is the only reference
> I have seen in many discussions on the Pertronix, and several other systems
> that replace the points with a non-contact trigger, though.
>
> PaulH.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Carl French <cfrench@cybertours.com>
> To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, March 10, 2000 3:43 PM
> Subject: Petronix
>
> > Ok, before I call BRG and order one of thier units on sale can anyone
> > out there convince me not too? Are there any real downside to the
> > device. putting motor back in car at the end of the month and I want to
> > make sure it starts right off. Original 25d carb, 67B
> > Carl French
> >
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