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Re: One more thing

To: Randall <randallyoung@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: One more thing
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sun, 02 Sep 2001 11:36:23 -0700
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <003901c133c8$3e03d980$da240a41@alntn1.tx.home.com> <3B925ED4.F5D58828@earthlink.net>
Just one more point in support of Pertronix!  Install the Ignitor and keep a 
set of points and condenser in your trunk in case it craps out, since the
Pertronix requires no alteration in the distributor like the Crane does!

Joe!

Randall wrote:
> 
> Jack :
> 
> IMO electronic ignitions are _less_ reliable than points, in the sense
> that they are more likely to suffer a failure that prevents the car from
> running at all.  Points will almost always get you home.  Plus, it's
> easy enough (and free) to throw the previous points in the glovebox (or
> spare tire), and install them on the side of the road if necessary.  Of
> course, points _are_ higher maintenance, regular adjustment and
> replacement is a necessity.
> 
> In addition to the lack of periodic maintenance, the Crane should offer
> two other advantages : it's much less sensitive to distributor shaft
> wobble (worn bushing) than points, which should result in more power and
> better gas mileage.  And it's better at firing slightly fouled plugs,
> which should make starting easier.  I frankly was not impressed with
> either of these attributes, when I installed one on my TR3A.
> 
> I had to modify (cut) my point plate to install the Crane's pickup, and
> finding the right position for the pickup involved a bit of trial and
> error.  I also had to change the rotor, as my old rotor would hit the
> Crane pickup, causing strange problems.
> 
> Also, with the XR3000, you lose the ability to set the static timing.  I
> assume this is not a problem with the XR700, but they have been reported
> to burn up if you leave the key on and the engine not running for too
> long.
> 
> Randall
> 
> jack williams wrote:
> >
> > The Previous owner purchased a Crane electronic ignition kit. Would it be
> > worhtwhile to install it? Has anybody ever had any experience with it?
> >
> > I know that purists would like for the car to stay as original as possible,
> > but electronic ignition is a lot more reliable in my opinion.

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