upgrading to electronic ignition

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by earlybaybob, Jun 14, 2015.

  1. Sure no problem,as long as you take my advice and others and dont through a fit and leave the forum....
     
    Lasty likes this.
  2. My only advice after install is carry a spare module, when they go ur fooked! Been there done that even if your stuck without tools to change it you can get the AA man to do it for you!
     
  3. I second that! Or just some points...
     
  4. Agree but then you need a timing light to set em up, I carry two spare modules due to the first one failing & then wiring the spare up the wrong way round rushing to get back up and running! In the end we had to swap out the complete dizzy with a 009 spare a fellow latebayer who we were following loaned me which with help from him, his timing strobe the AA man reluctantly fitted.

    That was spring camp last year so I now carry two spare modules lol.

    So learn from my mistake, be aware that although the wires from the module are black & red the terminals on the ends of both wires are red in colour so to an easily confused individual (me) who's under pressure from family & fellow latebayer convoyers families all at the side of a main road mistakes can be easily made! Well that my excuse & I'm sticking too it!

    P.S. Cheapo timing light is ok but the more expensive type where you can adjust the advance so your still timing it to the single TDC mark on your pulley is far easier & in my opinion worth the extra dollar to buy!
     
    Clive Neilands likes this.
  5. Assuming that the timing advance feature on the gun is accurate, of course ;)...
     
  6. Thanks for the offer! I don't actually have Skype or throw fits but I am going follow all advice closely. @Lasty will vouch for me - I am a good student ;)
     
  7. Bless him lol
     
  8. Somebody on here bought a multimeter with rpm and dwell angle on it, I've bought one too now when I intend to install my accuspark dizzie. Worth having alongside the timing light I reckon :thumbsup:
     
  9. I use this one to static time my bug
     
  10. Noooooooo don't tell me that I have enough issues without questioning the equipment!
     
  11. [QUOTE I am going follow all advice closely. @Lasty will vouch for me - I am a good student ;)[/QUOTE]

    He stayed up until the wee hours so gets my vote :thumbsup:
    Think you`re in Stoke ??
    Anyone around on here can spare you half an hour ??


    :hattip:
     
  12. He stayed up until the wee hours so gets my vote :thumbsup:
    Think you`re in Stoke ??
    Anyone around on here can spare you half an hour ??


    :hattip:[/QUOTE]
    Cheers @Lasty - i am near Lichfield, Staffs ( ha ha ha @Moons you are about to get volunteered!) I will have a go and I get stuck I am sure the advice on here will get me through. Just got to figure out when I can find the time to do it now!?!
     
  13. Moons

    Moons Supporter

    I'll give you a hand, what we breaking...er....fixing? And when?

    I havent used a timing light in 22 years but I do have one...

    What's the worse that can happen?!:eek:
     
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  14. Not 100% sure what day I am doing it but it will be before Camperjam. I have a new timing light too. I may have a go myself and when I can't start my van I will call you!
     
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