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1. electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 07:51:02 -0800
I'm about to get an electronic ignition setup for my 1275. Anybody have any comments about the Ignitor versus the Crane? The ignitor looks significantly cheaper, since I think it can be had for about
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01395.html (7,942 bytes)

2. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 08:29:56 +0000
Ric, We purchased a "Pertronix" for our 1275 Sprite from "Shadetree Motors" in Pleasanton,CA last month, and it has been performing flawlessly so far.> Bill & Cindy Santa Rosa, CA 98 Sea Ray 190 BR 9
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01396.html (8,906 bytes)

3. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: Nory P <nory_midget@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 09:14:15 -0800 (PST)
Ignitor vs Crane?? Have one of each - No complaints regarding either one, so far. (uh oh, now I've gone and done it - they're both going to fail now....) == **The above address is for list purposes o
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01399.html (8,305 bytes)

4. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 13:33:13 -0500
My not quite 1 year old Ignitor has failed completely. Back to points and a condenser. (Ignitor had a 90 day warranty) Points and condenser about $5. Ignitor about $60. Both last about a year. This w
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01401.html (8,825 bytes)

5. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: Daniel1312@aol.com
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 15:56:51 EST
<< Ignitor versus the Crane >> Hi Ric, You get what you pay for. The ignitor, as far as I know, doesn't too much in the way of ignition amplification - the Crane does and that is why the Crane is mor
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01404.html (8,224 bytes)

6. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: "Dave" <dgfox@uswest.net>
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 13:29:21 -0800
Crane energy. If you use the Ignitor & a high output "sport" coil you will accomplish both won't you ? And no need for remote mounted brains that (I'm told) tend to die with too much vibration. I in
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01405.html (9,853 bytes)

7. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: Ronsoave@aol.com
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 18:12:26 EST
Ditto. Some (Frank C. for one) have had trouble with it, but I've been fine. I had a very reputable LBC mechanic nearby tell me he likes the Pertronix Ignitor and doesn't like the Crane. Obviously, e
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01412.html (7,871 bytes)

8. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: Daniel1312@aol.com
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 18:18:07 EST
<< If you use the Ignitor & a high output "sport" coil you will accomplish both won't you ? >> No, the sports coil just increase the volts, the ignitor controls the delivery BUT neither modify the 's
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01415.html (8,109 bytes)

9. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: Larry <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 18:59:53 -0500
Put an Ignitor in the Midget in Sept. It has proven itself very reliable, even starting on the first try at about 5 degrees F. Larry Macy 78 Midget
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01418.html (8,689 bytes)

10. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: vainent@erols.com
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 05:24:23 -0800
expensive,and very dependable in both street and hi-performance applications.One tip,be sure to have a good ground to the engine with the Igniter installation. Regards,Gary
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01442.html (8,897 bytes)

11. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: Paul Asgeirsson <pasgeirsson@juno.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 10:02:57 -0500
I had the crane on my car for about 250,000 miles. when it started to give some problems. They replaced it with the new XR700 for only $8.00. That was the difference in price between the two types th
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01447.html (10,679 bytes)

12. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 14:00:25 -0800 (PST)
My Crane died, so I called Crane and was told there was only a 1 year warranty. I then called VB where I had bought it and who still list "lifetime warranty" in their catalog. They replaced it for me
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01462.html (11,546 bytes)

13. Electronic Ignition (score: 1)
Author: "Carlson, Rob" <rcarlson@csw.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 10:24:43 -0600
Trying to decide whether or not to install electronic ignition in early Sprite. Any suggestions or commentary? . . . RJC
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00876.html (7,946 bytes)

14. Re: Electronic Ignition (score: 1)
Author: "Curtis Carlson" <carlson@navtech.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 11:08:20 -0600
I installed a Crane XR-700 in Gerty after I couldn't settle the timing down by cleaning up the distributor (Lucas 25D4). The EI made *ALL* the difference in the world! Now she idles smoothly and does
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00878.html (9,745 bytes)

15. RE: Electronic Ignition (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Zurschmeide <zurschmeidej@interactivenw.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 09:51:40 -0800
Pertronix Igniter - available from Shadetree motors: They cost $79.95, fit entirely within the stock distributor, and are dead reliable to 7K RPM at least. JZ
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00883.html (9,652 bytes)

16. Re: Electronic Ignition (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 14:07:26 -0500
I am using the Pertronix Ignitor with a Lucas Sport Coil. Installation was easy, but I drilled and tapped an additional screw hole to firmly position the pickup unit. I can't say that this setup has
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00885.html (9,688 bytes)

17. Re: Electronic Ignition (score: 1)
Author: dave hiley <dhiley@cadvision.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 12:18:16 -0700
Curtis, I installed an Aldon modified Lucas dizzy with mechanical advance in my 1275 rebuild. Does this exclude me from using this kind of EI and/or all kinds of EI?? dave '72 MKIII
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00886.html (9,451 bytes)

18. Re: Electronic Ignition (score: 1)
Author: "Curtis Carlson" <carlson@navtech.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 13:32:34 -0600
I wouldn't think that having a mech. adv. dizzy would make any difference. However, I'm not familiar with them and would probably be safer referring you to some of the other, more informed, people on
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00887.html (10,690 bytes)

19. Re: Electronic Ignition (score: 1)
Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@mindspring.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 11:59:37 -0600
Jeff and list, I have been told if you go with electronic ignition, and then get a hotter coil (which electronic ignition can control better), then open the spark gap on the plugs up to take advantag
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00888.html (10,782 bytes)

20. RE: Electronic Ignition (score: 1)
Author: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 14:34:51 -0600
I have a mechanical-advance-only Lucas dizzy ('67 vintage) in my car and I have a Pertronix in it, went in easy enough, runs fine. As long as whatever advance mechanism you have is working you should
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00889.html (10,749 bytes)


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