[TR] was ballast resistor/ electronic ignition, now I was wrong and an apology

[Tim Gaines]

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 at rcn.com
>'80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+