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Re: Ignition Problems

To: <StuBeatty@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Ignition Problems
From: "Alan" <asalvato@tampabay.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 10:51:45 -0400
I've been running the Ignitor for about 2 1/2 years on my daily driver, 35K
since; with no problem; only had to readjust the gap once;( don't loose the
plastic gapper.)
many other problems but not the Ignitor
Al Salvatore
76tr6 daily
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From: <StuBeatty@aol.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 10:00 PM
Subject: Fwd: Ignition Problems


> I have thought about changing electronic ignition systems. What are the
> general feelings about Petronix & Ignitor systems. Are there any
preferances
> or problems with either system? If any of you running these systems would
> like to give me your opinions, I would really appreciate the input.
>
> Thanks
> Stuart Beatty
> 76 Carmine
> Belleville, Ontario
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> Hello Stuart,
>
> I had the Allison system on my six for a number of years.  Every now and
then
> I would have trouble with the disk that sits on the distributor shaft
moving.
>  This would alter the timing causing resulting backfires.  The springs
that
> hold the disk on the shaft are just not a good design.  I eventually
switched
> to the Ignitor system.  I have never had a problem since.  Plus, I was
> finally able to get rid of that control box and all that unsightly wire!
I
> hope that this helps.
>
> Chris
> '72 TR6

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