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1. [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: "Andrew Uprichard" <auprichard@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 19:32:23 -0400; What is the collective wisdom of this group (I know, it sounds like an oxymoron....) on points versus electronic ignition in a TR3 ? When I asked about recoring vs not recoring a radiator, the overwh; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00418.html (7,400 bytes)
2. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: 60TR3A <60TR3A@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:43:37 -0700; Over the past 20 years of LBCs I have used Crane Cams electronic ignitions & have never regretted it. Even bought one recently for my 36 year old son's MGB. It has made them all run like my wife's H; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00419.html (8,782 bytes)
3. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:03:45 -0700; I originally ran a Crane unit but had to change to the Pertronix when it failed. It did not just stopped working but would not allow the engine to fire above 4000 rpm. I prefer the Pertronix because; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00420.html (8,674 bytes)
4. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: "Geo Hahn" <ahwahnee18@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:27:00 -0700; Wisdom yes, but collective is unlikely on this topic. I guess it depends on what your objective is and what you enjoy. I have always used the points and found them to be reliable and easily servicabl; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00424.html (7,669 bytes)
5. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:27:34 EDT; This topic was covered a short while ago and the collective opinion is divided. There are advantages to both. But if you are counting, I vote for the Crane XR700. I have units on two cars for 8+ year; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00425.html (7,125 bytes)
6. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: "wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>; Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:42:39 -0600; If originality is not a concern then the petronix will be more dependable... Me, I'm with Geo in that I like to have something to fiddle with, I guess that why I have a Triumph in the first place! Bi; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00427.html (8,647 bytes)
7. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: Corey Sherman <cm.sherman@verizon.net>; Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:54:46 -0500 (CDT); I just love how topical the list is... I too seem to have been having ignition/running problems. While the Pertronix solution is an attractive one - and to a large degree relatively reliable - it to; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00430.html (8,901 bytes)
8. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: terryrs@comcast.net; Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:32:54 +0000; I drive my 3 every day, about an hour and a half total commute. I pretty much wanted to stick with points, but as I got to know the car, I came to feel the degradation that you get after you first i; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00433.html (8,222 bytes)
9. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: "Geo Hahn" <ahwahnee18@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:51:44 -0700; This appears to be a 'boxers vs briefs' choice. My only car was the TR4 (until a fan blade exited in a vertical trajectory this week) now the TR3 takes over. I don't have a commute but I do drive oft; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00436.html (8,417 bytes)
10. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: Joe Burlein <supertr6@earthlink.net>; Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:29:53 -0400; Pertronix! You can hide it and you don't have to drill into a good body. Joe _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html This list supported in pa; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00437.html (8,909 bytes)
11. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: Joe Burlein <supertr6@earthlink.net>; Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:31:35 -0400; Strange. I've heard that from my mechanic too. However, (knock on wood), I've yet to have a problem with the unit in the TR6 for the last 10 years. I wonder if the older ones are better? Joe ________; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00438.html (10,556 bytes)
12. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>; Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:11:26 -0400; Installing electronic ignition in the original dizzy is an excellent idea - BUT keep a set of mechanical points in your car in case of electronic failure - not that they fail often. But one carries a; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00447.html (9,595 bytes)
13. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: Loumetelko@aol.com; Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:38:19 EDT; It seems fairly common advice to carry a spare point distributor plate for if and when the electronic system fails but I have never heard the advice to carry an electronic version if the points syste; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00454.html (8,515 bytes)
14. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: MMoore8425@aol.com; Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:43:21 EDT; I've had the problem of a total EI failure and a 90 mile tow. I've also had the problem of a rough idle and no way to troubke shoot it witout swapping outthe EI for points, It was the EI, repaired by; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00455.html (8,985 bytes)
15. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: ZoboHerald@aol.com; Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:43:53 EDT; Plus, I do enjoy the surprise on people's faces when this 50 year old car starts with a half-second punch of the button, due to electronic ignition coupled with an electric fuel pump. 'Course, realit; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00458.html (9,624 bytes)
16. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: DLylis@aol.com; Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:31:24 EDT; My TR6 has points and original fuel pump and I always start it by standing outside (always double checking that it is in neutral, of course). I usually have a little prep work to do before leaving th; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00462.html (8,555 bytes)
17. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: terryrs@comcast.net; Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:31:42 +0000; Alas, as research indicates, airflow affects fertility. Perhaps a conversation we should avoid? Terry (boxers) :0) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.ne; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00474.html (8,454 bytes)
18. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:55:31 EDT; Depends on what your goal is. I figure I'm doing the world a favor by not breeding. Dave (briefs) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html This; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00482.html (8,174 bytes)
19. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: Raymond Hatfield <iron_horse819@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:21:00 -0700 (PDT); I remember when that question was first asked in public and wondered how many women would like to be asked "granny panties or thong?" Anyway, I decided the best answer to that question was "commando"; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00501.html (8,885 bytes)
20. Re: [TR] collective wisdom ? (score: 1): Author: auprichard@comcast.net; Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:40:18 +0000; Thank you to all who responded, individually or as part of a "reply all". The take away messages appear to be: - no system compensates for a worn distributor mechanism - have a back-up in case of fai; /html/triumphs/2008-09/msg00508.html (8,054 bytes)

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