[TR] [Spits] Pertronix Failure

[Karl Vacek]

The comment about the CEI kit is because (I believe) there was a recall, or 
at least a large number of failures with the OPUS distributor, and a great 
many were retrofitted to the CEI configuration.  The control box on the 
distributor was removed, and the module in a heat sink was mounted nearby. 
Same goes for 1500 MG Midgets, which use the Spitfire engine and gearbox..

Karl


>> > Can points be retrofitted to an electronic ignition? My 78 spitfire has 
>> > the
>> > original Lucas electronic unit that is mounted on the side of the
>> > distributor.
>>
>>Is that the original original, or the CEI Kit which (so I understand)
>>was a replacement for the original?  The CEI control box has a GM
>>module inside.
>
> 78 Spitfire came with the distributor-mounted OPUS box, not the
> easily-rebuildable remote box.  I believe it would be easier to
> replace the distributor than to refit the plate for points, though it
> probably could be done...