[Healeys] electronic ignition

[simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com]

I’ve tried both Pertronix and the 123. Both are excellent.

What can I say? …..

The Pertonix fits into the Lucas dizzy so it looks just right. The 123 uses a Bosch which looks fine and nobody notices.

The 123 comes with various setting with which one can choose one’s advance curve from a selection of 16 (!)pre-sets. (I set mine per advice and have never seen the need to touch it). Another 123 version is more advanced  and allows one to connect via USB and tune as you go. Mine has “Spark Balancing” and “Automatic Dwell Control”. Etcetc. You need to read the blurb.

Conclusion….I bought the Pertronix and was given the 123. Seemed rude not to fit it! Yes, I think the latter gives a smoother(?)/better spark but there was nothing intrinsically wrong with the Pertronix. 

And, yes, carry a get-you-home alternative if you’re going far. People tell you that when the electronics fail, they’re DEAD and I’m sure that’s true. I carry my old Lucas with the Pertronix in the boot. Hopefully I can swap them over if the 123 fails. Which it hasn’t yet…..I did have a total failure with the Pertonix. Just died. They swapped it…at once. No argument.

Which one? I’d have the 123….not the clever clogs version. I’d not see myself sitting there fiddling away on my laptop.

Simon

 

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of i erbs
Sent: 19 April 2021 17:33
To: Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] electronic ignition

 

I want to try an electronic ignition kit to see if my Distributor points plate is causing issues. What say you the hive mind on best kits and which to avoid?

If someone has a set up collecting dust and wants to sell, email me directly. I need one soon to put some miles on it before heading out on May12th for Conclave.

Thanks

Ira Erbs

Milwaukie,OR

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