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Re: [Healeys] Champions(again)

To: "Reinhart Rosner (aon)" <aon.912808691@aon.at>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Champions(again)
From: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:42:10 +0200
Reinhart,
If one has electronic ignition one should always carry a spare 
distributor (or at least a base plate) with properly set points and 
condensor. This will ensure that the electronic ignition never fails.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL

Reinhart Rosner (aon) schreef:
> I am not yet convinced of electronic ignition and still run the standard
> setup in my Healey. But I attended a lecture held by a specialist who
> teaches the mechanics for the Austrian Automobile Club and owns a TR 3,
> which he restored himself.
>
> He already has a 123 ignition in his car and told us that you can try to
> achieve good ignition with a standard distributor. But it still will vary
> and under some circumstances will not be correct. Electronic ignition will
> work rather perfect and will bring ignition just at the right time. This
> will treat your engine more gently and save you some money with better
> efficiency of the engine.
>
> I am still thinking about it as I think that I could rather help myself with
> a standard distributor than with any kind of electronic. On the other hand
> mechanics knowing how to deal with a distributor are getting less and less.
>
> Reinhart
> 55 100 BN 1
> Vienna - Austria
>
>
> -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
> Im Auftrag von Mirek Sharp
> Gesendet: Dienstag, 29. September 2009 14:12
> An: Tom Felts; healeys@autox.team.net
> Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Champions(again)
>
> you wrote: "Sooner or later you will learn the pleasure of electronic
> ignition."
>   
>> tom
>>     
>
> I have, in my Honda, my Nissan and our aging BMW.  I like the Healey because
>
> it is relatively antiquated, I do not understand the desire to modernize
> them, but each to their own - there are no rules.
>
> Mirek
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