[Healeys] Pertronix Electronic Ingnition for BJ8 with TR6 Distributor Cap

[Chris Dimmock]

Thats weird Bob.
My new spare points are at the same orientation as my old ones...
< ducks beer cans >
Chris

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On 11/06/2013, at 9:52 PM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> Side note:  I recently bought a second Pertronix as a spare.  My original
Ignitor--fitted many years ago--was part# LU162P12, the newer one is
LU162P12A.  I fit both units with spade connectors to allow easi(er) and
quick(er) installation, and when doing so noticed the later unit had a
different baseplate configuration.  It appears the Pertronix 'pickup' sits
'earlier' in the firing sequence; e.g. if the old unit fit at 6 o'clock in the
distributor, the new one fits at 8 o'clock (the distrbutor cam turns
counterclockwise).  I expect if I have to fit the spare in the field my timing
will be grossly advanced.  I figured I could change the timing to get a decent
idle, then drive carefully to see if there's any knock and retard from there
(or advance until I get knock then retard).  I don't want to carry my advance
meter at all times, but if necessary I'd buy one--most decent parts houses and
Sears--should have them, and set the timing correctly.
>
> Bob
>
>
>
> On 6/10/2013 10:59 PM, Dave Murphy wrote:
>> Dear List,
>>
>> Thanks for all those who responded to my question!
>>
>> I did speak to two people at Pertronix and they both said that the correct
>> unit for my car is the one made for Austin-Healeys (Moss #222-415 ) as the
>> unit must match the Austin-Healey baseplate inside the distributor. They
said
>> the Pertronix made for the TR6 probably won't fit my distributor
baseplate.
>>
>> Both Pertronix people thought the inside of the distributor caps (TR6 and
>> Austin-Healey 3000) must be similar enough (because many AH people do use
the
>> TR6 cap) so that the Pertronix for the Austin-Healey baseplate would work
with
>> either cap.
>>
>> So I've ordered the Moss #222-415 Pertronix as my spare for my trip to
>> Conclave.
>>
>> -Dave Murphy
>
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