[TR] No spark TR3

[Jim Henningsen]

List,
Thank you all for your recommendations.  I got my spare parts and tools together and started with replacing the rotor.  It was new but the riveted type and I know those are problematic.  Put my spare red rotor in and voila, a fine running 59 TR3A.  I spent more time getting my spares together than the time it took to switch the rotor.  How do they still sell Lucas logo black riveted rotors.  Should be a law against those.  So appreciative of everyone’s help.
Attached pic of the happy owner with his new car. It came from a Morgan dealer in Illinois.  They sold it on consignment.  Stated that is was restored about 13 years ago.  After inspecting, I concur, it was done by someone who knows Triumphs.  Lots of correct details and parts.  
Cheers,
Jim Henningsen 
Ocala fl 




> On Apr 16, 2021, at 5:43 PM, staffel <staffel at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Jim! Lucas rotors known to crack, Thus grounding spark 
> Had this happen on TR4 & On friend's 6 cyl Jags with points. Of course both times club drives > hundred miles from home. Had to leave cars, get a simple rotor.
>  SInce then Always carry spare rotors for me & others.
> 
> When no spark on Lucas's Ignition, 1st thing I do is swap to another rotor. Then follow normal diagnostics.
> 
> I'm running a Malory dual point since 1999. Rotor quality never been an issue 
> 
> Sherman
> 65TR4
> 4 Jags72-96
> 5 Jensens
> 
> ColumbiaMD.
> 
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