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21. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: derf <derf247@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 18:44:54 -0600; I thought crank trigger systems used little black boxes with electronics that would give you a curve if you wanted one. But, most advance/retard would be for going from low to high rpms so I guess yo; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00219.html (8,921 bytes)
22. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: derf <derf247@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 19:07:12 -0600; Yeah, you get (or make: install magnets at 90degree intervals on your crank damper, make bracket for sensor) a crank trigger kit. Then you need an ignition box something like this an MSD 8979. Plug i; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00222.html (8,806 bytes)
23. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>; Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 19:22:01 -0600; Or else you use the MegaSquirt system, use Ford Escort EDIS hardware with either a custom sawtooth wheel or have your harmonic machined as one. Still not cheap. David Lieb; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00224.html (9,107 bytes)
24. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: derf <derf247@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 20:52:01 -0600; OK, enough blah blah blah. That car needs an Aldon dizzy with Crane 3000. Best of both worlds for $500-700, I would guess.; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00228.html (8,637 bytes)
25. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "Spike" <bigfigg@earthlink.net>; Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 22:32:55 -0800; This is a fully configurable sysytem for about the same price as a 1-2-3 or a new dizzy with electronic ign. This from websight. "The Megajolt Lite Jr. (MJLJ) is a fully configurable, stand-alone ign; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00234.html (9,212 bytes)
26. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2007 11:37:03 GMT; Aircraft piston engines which powered the Beech Barons I used to fly had fixed timing set at 28 degrees BTDC & used a "vibrator" (retarded spark) for starting. If you ever drag out that number where; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00235.html (8,948 bytes)
27. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:00:47 GMT; Actually, Derf.....as I think about it....... and while your suggestion certainly has merit......and in the absence of a dyno... .the new "1-2-3" electronic dizzy strikes me as the best of all worlds; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00239.html (9,716 bytes)
28. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2007 06:46:22 -0800; OK, I'll start searching. But one thing to keep in mind about these engines, is they were essentially designed to run in a pretty narrow RPM range. They found that manifold, both intake and exhaust,; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00244.html (10,034 bytes)
29. RE: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2007 14:35:34 GMT; ("1-2-3" distributor) SEL0003 for $369.00 Cap'n. Bob '60 :{); /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00245.html (8,659 bytes)
30. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2007 09:44:03 -0500; Cap'n, That won't fit his engine. There is a 123 distributor that will, but it is still in testing. For $20 more, why not get the SEL0004 with the fully-electronic vacuum advance? David Lieb; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00246.html (8,933 bytes)
31. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "Larry & Sandi Miller" <millerls@ado13.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2007 11:03:46 -0800; The problem is that the curve selector switch is on the bottom of the dizzy. The dizzy has to be removed from the car in order to change the curve. Just installed one in an MGB and it seem to work o; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00249.html (9,095 bytes)
32. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:34:44 -0500; Yes! I sure wish that they had just put that under the cap. I can't imagine a car on which that would not be better. David Lieb; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00250.html (8,982 bytes)
33. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: derf <derf247@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:22:08 -0600; Again, we are talking about a Lotus Seven here. A REAL Lotus Seven, I think, not a replica. 123s with their built in curves would probably be very good but an Aldon properly curved with a Crane 3000; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00251.html (9,303 bytes)
34. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:27:41 GMT; "Again, we are talking about a Lotus 7 here" Oh....sorry Derf. I got Series A motors in mind. My apologies and thus I agree with your suggestion re: Aldon Dist. and Crane 3000. Excellent combo. Cap'n; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00263.html (8,936 bytes)
35. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "MICHAEL CARPENTER" <MAIL4CARPENTERS@peoplepc.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2007 20:37:29 -0400; Actually, that is a very forgivable mistake. Many real Sevens were powered by BMC A-series engines. Actually, most of the best were ;^)!; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00266.html (9,359 bytes)
36. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:42:52 GMT; "Actually, that is a very foregivable mistake...." Thanks, Michael........ but as I think back on this, I believe a twin-cam motor was previously mentioned in this case? :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{); /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00267.html (8,672 bytes)
37. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:58:08 GMT; Considering Seven Enterprises is a main supplier of Mini and Series A parts as as a major supplier of the "1-2-3" dizzy.... I have sent an email to Seven Enterprises pointing out the inconvenient loc; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00269.html (8,812 bytes)
38. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: derf <derf247@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2007 20:35:41 -0600; I LOVE the 1275 A-Series motor. But, when someone says Lotus 7 and Twin Cam, well you gotta like that even more. I could go for a Lotus Seven Replica with a K-Series motor. I could really go for a ni; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00278.html (8,380 bytes)
39. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "Larry & Sandi Miller" <millerls@ado13.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2007 22:10:14 -0800; I know a lady (widow of a friend) that has a real Lotus 7 Mk I for sale. It comes with a Lotus Twin Cam AND a Coventry Climax engine. Disassembled but all of the stuff is there. I think 10k - 12k is; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00280.html (8,687 bytes)
40. Re: Electronic ignition question (score: 1): Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:01:01 GMT; I agree, David. I noticed this was available AFTER I sent my list post on SEL0003! :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{); /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00282.html (8,138 bytes)

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