The ignitor is not really an electronic ignition system as defined by today's
standards, but rather a triggering device that directly
replaces the points. Therefore, it should be simply a "drop-in" upgrade that
doesn't require any other parts replacement.
The two I have done were just that easy. However, I have heard of some units
having defective magnets in the ring that goes around the
distributor's cam. That will certainly cause erratic performance (running on 5
cylinders will do that). It should be fairly easy to
figure out if that is the case here. Just connect a timing light's trigger
wire alternatively to all 6 plug wires and see if any are
misfiring.
Joe
Randall Young wrote:
>
> Doesn't the Ignitor require the use of an externally ballasted coil ?
> In other words, it may not be compatible with your Lucas Sports coil.
>
> Make sure the reluctor gap is set properly and there is no excess side
> movement of the shaft. (Just like points, the dwell and timing of the
> Ignitor is affected by the gap, although to a lesser degree.) Also, you
> need to reset the timing after installation.
>
> Randall
>
> Tr6pjw@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > i have a 74 tr6 with a lucas sports coil and after reading some web pages
> > concerning the ignitor thought i would install on my tr. instalation seems
> > to be pretty straitforward but my car now runs Rough. has any body had
> > success with this on a 74 with the lucas 22d? any help much appreciated.
> > Paul Wilson. ballast resistor was unhooked when the sport coil was
> > installed.
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