With this talk of electronic ignition, let me throw in another
question. I too have a 1980 Spit with Lucas electronic ignition.
Over the last few years that once reliable system has let me down a
few times. It seems that every time it does, I can "fix" it by
fiddling with the bolts that hold the module down. I think it is a
ground problem. Am I correct in assuming that the module body is
supposed to be grounded. I am going to try for a more permanent fix
for this problem (not working right now again), but I want to be
sure that grounding is the proper course of action.
Tim
1980 Spitfire
1974 TR6
>On 7 Nov 2007 at 15:16, Eric Butschek wrote:
>
>> Please allow a most humble apology.
>
>Very magnanamous of you. Speaking only for myself, I will say I am
>never offended by "focused" technical discussion. Personal attack,
>yes; offensive language, maybe. Technical arguments, no. (We all
>know the world is flat anyway.)
>
>> I am surprised that by '76 the TR6 would still have points
>> ignition... My '78 Spitfire does have Lucas electronic ignition.
>
>I've never been quite sure of the history of Lucas' electronic
>ignition systems. My '80 Spitfire has the Lucas "Constant Energy
>Ignition" system, but I was told it was a factory upgrade to a
>different system. What is yours?
>
>I've mentioned this before but I'll say it again. Inside the CEI
>control box (the unit which bears the label "Do not open, hazardous
>material inside") there is nothing more than a GM electronic ignition
>module, the late 80's version with 4 connection tabs.
>
>--
>Jim Muller
>jimmuller@rcn.com
>'80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+
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