electronic ignition

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Originally posted by Vic Eaton
HI ALL
Anybody fitted electronic ignition is it worth doing to improve starting and reliability ect
REGARDS VIC EATON UK .

My only experience with electronic ignition was when I retro-fitted a unit to a 1972 GMC "Jimmy" I owned years ago. I replaced the existing ignition with a high voltage capacitor discharge igniton. It worked just fine when the weather was dry, but when it was damp or humid as Vancouver often is, the unit would cross-fire within the distributor. The only cure was to remove the distributor cap and dry it with a hair dryer. Once the cap was dry, the engine would start just fine and the engine heat would keep it dry while running. I tried several cures to seal the distributor but none worked. My advice if you live in a damp climate is to forego the electronic ignition and stick with the tried and true battery and coil ignition.


CHIMO!