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MG TD TF 1500 - TF coil,timing with electronic ignition.

I have a Lucas sports coil type SA 12 for my TF. Can I use this with Petronix electronic ignition? I seem to remember that there are some coils that shouldn't be used with electronic ignition. Using the Petronix prevents you from having points for static timing so how do you time the engine dynamically with only a marker for TDC? Thanks for your response.

John
John Progess

John,
Bud has some great info on his site for the pertronix here:
http://home.earthlink.net/~budkrueger/Pertronix_Into_TD.html
I run a Pertronix on my TF with a sports coil.
Do be aware Pertronix come in different "flavores" for our cars!
Before you install make sure you have correct one for : POSS or NEG ground and
correct dizzy shaft!
You can still do static tunning to rough her in ...then follow Bud's instructions for timing @ 3000RPM using a timing light with an adjustable advance.
PS ...I didn't have one of those...but found one on ebay for $10.00!
Cheers,
David 55 TF1500 #7427
David Sheward

John
I set my engine and distributer with the number one plug sparking at TDC, but had to retard it 70degrees before the engine would start after fitting a pertronix.
John James

i have a pertronics ignition with a gold sportscoil and it starts perfect. Ignition set as normal and off she goes. Driving a few years now with this combination and have had no problems. I would advice anyone to change the normal ignition for an electronic one. Great succes it was and no problems at all. Goood starter and good driver on these ignition.

Jan
Holland
JTM Mekes

John, the Hall Effect circuit of the Pertronix acts just like a set of points. A test lamp connected to the coil terminal will illuminate when the circuit fires, just like the lamp lights when the points open. You can set the timimg statically. I'd be happy to work this with you off-list, just drop me a note. Bud
Bud Krueger

This thread was discussed between 26/01/2005 and 27/01/2005

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