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41. RE: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 18:15:36 -0800; Yes, I could use points as I always use revs short of 8000 rpm... but the distributor is right under the intake manifold and a real pig to get to! That's why I use electronic ignition. JLC; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00186.html (8,184 bytes)
42. RE: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 06:47:20 -0800; Thanks, Robert... problem with the Twin Cam in the Seven is that the dizzy is nestled right under the intake manifold, the inner fender severely restricts access, and basically the only way to do any; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00199.html (10,514 bytes)
43. RE: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 11:01:34 -0800; I had an ex-H Prod SCCA Bugeye with a race Aldon "red" distributor and PerTronix ignitor 1. Worked quite well really. I know nothing about the 123 dizzy - I will search the net to find info, unless; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00206.html (9,865 bytes)
44. RE: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 11:31:34 -0800; Thanks... wow, so many choices! That 123 system seems quite appealing, with good flexibility/choice of timing curves for various applications. Limiting revs below 8000 is not a problem, as maximum po; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00209.html (9,449 bytes)
45. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 7:19:02 -0700; I totally agree with Mike about the Twink vs 1275 A series. I had three Spridgets before the Lotus with the Twink. You can get more power from the Twink due to the larget capacity, but that's all, an; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00284.html (9,245 bytes)
46. RE: Electronic ignition problem solved (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 19:02:03 -0700; David Lieb wrote: You are sure you do not have a problem with the ground braid from the points plate to the distributor body? [snip] -- -- David, I took the distributor out, cleaned and tightened eve; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00308.html (6,975 bytes)
47. RE: Thanks for the fire concern (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 19:08:56 -0700; Fortunately only three homes were losts, over 3,000 acres burned and fought by over 100 fire engines, two aircrafts, two helicopters, and a cost of about $2 million so far. -- We have enough problems; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00309.html (7,130 bytes)
48. RE: Miata - no LBC (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 07:37:16 -0700; I have driven two Miatas, a 1990 (a friend's) and a 2002 (belongs to my brother in law). Both very tossable, and the fun factor is tremendous. Most fun driving such a thing on twisty roads in the mou; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00393.html (7,130 bytes)
49. RE: OT-car model year (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2007 08:08:13 -0700; This morning, I read an ad in a San Diego newspaper. A Ford Dealership is advertising the 2008 Superduty trucks, and they say they have them in stock now! We are two and a half months into 2007! This; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00712.html (7,451 bytes)
50. RE: Alternator set up (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:28:00 -0700; Thanks to WST, Ron, Philip, Ed, Frank, and Paul - and sorry if I forgot someone - for their advice on the alternator set up. Seems if I want new, I'll go for a Kubota alternator... but I am going to; /html/spridgets/2007-04/msg01086.html (7,077 bytes)
51. RE: Alternator set up (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:22:37 -0700; Thanks... I already printed the instructions from Frank. Very useful indeed! JLC I used a mid 90's Honda Prelude. I just went down to PepBoys and asked the counter guy if I could look through the rem; /html/spridgets/2007-04/msg01095.html (7,984 bytes)
52. RE: Alternator set up (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:45:27 -0700; Thanks... I did not realize that. JLC Ron wrote: Just in case it wasn't said - the Kubota alternator is one-and-the-same as the Denso I sent the pics of. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.1/77; /html/spridgets/2007-04/msg01099.html (7,251 bytes)
53. RE: Smith's Voltmeter (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 06:47:04 -0700; Moss has a Smith's voltmeter (2" bezel) in their catalog - part #360-975 for $79.95. Anybody got one in their car? I would rather buy a voltmeter from a lister than Moss - any of you traders carry t; /html/spridgets/2007-05/msg00129.html (6,766 bytes)
54. RE: Smith's Voltmeter (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 07:26:23 -0700; Thanks for the info! JLC -- Looks like you can get one here for less: http://www.gaugeguys.com/Smiths/Authentic/classic.htm Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.4/789 - Release Date: 5/4/2007 5:; /html/spridgets/2007-05/msg00134.html (6,772 bytes)
55. RE: Ammeter or voltmeter? (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 14:44:30 -0700; OK.... I have an alternator fitted to my LBC. Ended up with a new Lucas lights on during the day - helpful for the local SUV/Jacked up trucks who never seem to notice me on the road! Anything to make; /html/spridgets/2007-05/msg00194.html (7,460 bytes)
56. RE: Mid-Range RPM miss (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 14:48:49 -0700; Another possibility? I had a misfire recently, but at high revs. Constant above a certain rev - turned out to be the coil and not the electronic ignition which I suspected. Just saying - I thought co; /html/spridgets/2007-05/msg00195.html (7,569 bytes)
57. RE: Ammeter or voltmeter? (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 16:21:11 -0700; Thanks to all who responded... Seems I'll just save my pennies and keep the old ammeter in - at least I'll know when the battery is charged/discharged (as I don't have an ignition light), and it seem; /html/spridgets/2007-05/msg00209.html (7,892 bytes)
58. RE: Spotted dick (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 12 May 2007 16:37:45 -0700; Acutally, while I was fond of (and maybe somewhat strange to "foreign palates") British delicacies such as pickled onions, fish and chips (plaice, not cod, and with malt vinegar, of course), Triffle,; /html/spridgets/2007-05/msg00444.html (7,656 bytes)
59. RE: LBC electrical question (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 13 May 2007 12:01:45 -0700; Before I bought my Twin Cam fitted LBC, the PO fitted a new high pressure oil pump to the engine because of the low oil pressure indicated by the stock electrical Lucas gauge. By low, I am talking 3; /html/spridgets/2007-05/msg00453.html (7,533 bytes)
60. RE: LBC electrical question (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 13 May 2007 12:24:06 -0700; The oil pressure gauge is electrical. If it is only the different voltage output between the alternator and the dynamo that makes a difference, despite the voltage stabilizer fitted behind the dash,; /html/spridgets/2007-05/msg00455.html (7,332 bytes)

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