Electronic Ignition?

zed sump · Post by **zed sump** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:31 pm

Looking to convert from Mallory twin but to which brand/model Electronic diz, keeping the outside appearance as classic looking as possible? Current set up is pretty much as Sharp senior (Colin Sharp) had it:

260ci
Holley 4brl carb
289 Edelbrock Heads

Any help much appreciated!

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gtsmrt · Post by **gtsmrt** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 1:57 am

Hi,

If you don't want to change the look of the engine bay, the easiest way would be to get a points replacement electronic ignition kit. There are a few different brand around, but not sure if they suit a twin point dissy. The main suppliers I can think of are Pertronix or Crane, but there are more (just can't think of them). I had a Crane setup on my original Autolite dissy and was very reliable.

Regards, Robin.

zed sump · Post by **zed sump** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:11 pm

Thanks for your advice Robin! I'm probably heading for the Pertronix option.

bigbob · Post by **bigbob** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:55 pm

I have to ask, what is the hydraulic reservoir is for?

zed sump · Post by **zed sump** » Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:47 pm

bigbob wrote:I have to ask, what is the hydraulic reservoir is for?

brake fluid

zed sump · Post by **zed sump** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:18 pm

Pertronix in and running fine, thanks to Clinton @ Classic Perfections, after a thorough service visit

gtsmrt · Post by **gtsmrt** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:48 pm

Hi Zed,
That's good to hear and keeps your engine bay looking unchanged. Did you upgrade the coil as well?
Regards, Robin.