Irwin --- If it's a Lucas distributor, a 12 volt system, uses the same
points and rotor as the Alpines, it should work. I suggest you call CBS
performance on this. If you know the distributor numbers it will help-- Ed
-----Original Message-----
From: Irwin J Kostal <bigfoot(at)idt.net>
To: Ed Esslinger <eee1(at)snowhill.com>
Cc: Robert Wiseman <rob(at)wisemaninsurance.com>; alpines(at)autox.team.net
Date: Monday, January 11, 1999 6:06 PM
Subject: Re: Ignition
>Does anyone know if the IGNITOR can be used on the earlier (AKA 1953)
>Sunbeams?
>
>Irv
>
>
>Ed Esslinger wrote:
>>
>> Robert --Maybe this will help you can't go wrong with this product.----Ed
>> Esslinger
>>
>> TECH TIP
>>
>> GOOD NEWS FOR SERIES
>> 1 THROUGH IV ALPINES
>>
>> By Ed Esslinger
>> Two years ago, I wrote an article extolling the merits of the
PerTronix
>> IGNITOR. I have driven to the last three uniteds in three different
Sunbeams
>> all equipped with the IGNITOR and have had no problems whatsoever .I now
>> have five Sunbeams with the IGNITOR installed.
>> In my previous article on this subject, I reported that the IGNITOR
was
>> only available for negative ground cars, which was true at that time.
Fact
>> is I converted my series three to negative ground just so I could use the
>> IGNITOR .
>> Now the good news for those of you that want to keep your Sunbeam
stock
>> (positive ground) PerTronix now makes an IGNITOR for positive ground
>> Sunbeams.
>> Maybe you are new to TE/AE and ask what the heck is an IGNITOR?
>> It is a electronic ignition system, smaller than your thumb that replaces
>> your points and condenser and fits entirely in your existing
distributor,
>> using your existing coil. Your engine will stay in tune, as there are no
>> points to go out of adjustment, you will have higher voltage out of your
>> coil, due to increased dwell time, you will have better fuel economy and
>> your spark plugs will last much longer. They are dependable made in the
USA
>> and have a two and a half year warranty.
>> As I stated in my previous article on this subject I have no
financial
>> interest in this product, but would like to thank C.B.S. Performance
>> Automotive for providing IGNITORS as door prizes for past uniteds.
>> C.B.S. sells the negative ground IGNITOR for $79 the positive ground
>> IGNITOR for $89
>> If you tell them you are a member of TE/AE or mention Sunbeam they will
give
>> you a $10 discount .and ship it free. Call them at 1-800-685-1492 and
thank
>> them for supporting TE/AE.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Robert Wiseman <rob(at)wisemaninsurance.com>
>> Date: Monday, January 11, 1999 2:20 AM
>> Subject: Ignition
>>
>> >Has anyone tried the electronic ignition that fits inside the
>> >distributor.
>> >How well does it work and how hard to install. I was thinking that
>> >would be a nice improvement without changing the looks of anything.
>> >Rob
>> >
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