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Re: Jumpy tach-engine miss

To: Don Walton <dhw@pinehurst.net>
Subject: Re: Jumpy tach-engine miss
From: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 15:22:24 -0700
Don,

     My 77B, w/SU4's, is quite happy with its Pertronix ignition and Lucas Sport
Coil.

Bud Krueger
52TD
77MGB (commuting machine)

Don Walton wrote:

> Hello all, while dirving the 77b lately, the tach has started bouncing
> around and there seems to be a miss while holding a steady speed.  When the
> engine is given more power such as passing or going uphill the tach settles
> down and is fine until a steady speed is again reached.  Then the tach
> starts bouncing around again and the miss returns.  I am leaning toward the
> wonderful Lucas electronic ignition system which is still on the car.  If
> this is the case can another type of system be interchanged without changing
> the ballasted coil?  I have already changed back to twin SU's so I am not
> adverse to change. I just want the best setup for the car.  If anyone out
> there in MG land has encountered this, please let me know. TIA  Don Walton in 
>NC




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