Distributor Issues
Discussion
Hi.
The points on my Spitty have been iffy for a while. I think the problem is that the base plate threads have worn. I tried tapping them and tried all sorts of new screws, but I went for a spin earlier and broke down. I think it's terminal.
What's the best plan? New (old) distributor? Or replace with electronic 123(?) or similar?
The points on my Spitty have been iffy for a while. I think the problem is that the base plate threads have worn. I tried tapping them and tried all sorts of new screws, but I went for a spin earlier and broke down. I think it's terminal.
What's the best plan? New (old) distributor? Or replace with electronic 123(?) or similar?
I have written down a lot of notes, but I can't wrote down everything!
And I prefer the opinions on here to google based searches which appear to be far less concise.
I think I'll go down the 123 route based on the opinions above.
Messi won me £13.50 in the Argentina game last night, so I'm well on my way to affording it anyway!
And I prefer the opinions on here to google based searches which appear to be far less concise.
I think I'll go down the 123 route based on the opinions above.
Messi won me £13.50 in the Argentina game last night, so I'm well on my way to affording it anyway!
I have found a company who will completely rebuild the distributor and upgrade it to electronic. They've quoted £120.
So...I will obviously then need to get an electronic rev counter correct?
How does this work then? Obviously it will be completely different and out of place compared to the rest of the dials? Has anyone any advice?
So...I will obviously then need to get an electronic rev counter correct?
How does this work then? Obviously it will be completely different and out of place compared to the rest of the dials? Has anyone any advice?
//j17 said:
Well there's a couple just over the board in Gloucestershire - Spam Speed and Maynard.
Thank you. I will need to trailer it that far, but if you can recommend them personally it's something I wouldn't have a problem going. RicksAlfas said:
I wouldn't have thought so?
The electronic ignition conversion won't alter the mechanical tachometer drive if they are using your original distributor.
Ah ok, I see now. So by keeping the old distributor and simply converting that, it negates any need for the new rev counter. That sounds like the best plan then. Thank you.The electronic ignition conversion won't alter the mechanical tachometer drive if they are using your original distributor.
//j17 said:
Mk3Spitfire said:
//j17 said:
Swapping to an electronic tacho from a 1500 Spitfire isn't a big deal. Look exactly the same and there's one on eBay at the moment for £20, so hardly a bank-breaker. Wiring simple too.
It's actually a 1300, but that shouldn't make too much difference should it?One thing I forgot though is that while the Mk IV/1500 have the same style of gauge so don't look any different before/after the swap the Mk 3 had a different style of gauge so won't look so original.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-T120-TR6-SPEEDO-...
Would something like that work in my case? Its actually quite similar to a Mk3's dial. More so than the Mk4 dials.
Would something like that work in my case? Its actually quite similar to a Mk3's dial. More so than the Mk4 dials.
A little update:
The distributor has come back. Fully refurbed and converted to electronic. So ive slotted it in, plugged in everything I can remember, and fired it up. Nothing. I have taken some pictures which I'll upload when on computer next, but any thoughts? It turns over nicely but nothing more.
The distributor has come back. Fully refurbed and converted to electronic. So ive slotted it in, plugged in everything I can remember, and fired it up. Nothing. I have taken some pictures which I'll upload when on computer next, but any thoughts? It turns over nicely but nothing more.
Thanks nta.
Ht leads are new and in good condition. I'm pretty sure the position is right but I didn't have the manual to hand. I'll double check it later.
I think the spark plugs are fine. They were with the old dissy and it was only a couple of weeks ago I checked them. Again, I'll double check when I get a chance.
Ht leads are new and in good condition. I'm pretty sure the position is right but I didn't have the manual to hand. I'll double check it later.
I think the spark plugs are fine. They were with the old dissy and it was only a couple of weeks ago I checked them. Again, I'll double check when I get a chance.
Ok, so my aforementioned mechanic friend from work came out to try and sort out my dissy issues today after a month or so of the car sitting in the garage.
He checked the dissy/rotor arm position etc etc and all seemed ok. He also used a volt-meter thing(?) to check the currant between the various components, and everything seemed good. Unfortunately however, the seems to be something wrong between the coil and the dissy. The power is going to the coil but it appears that there is no output from the coil. There were no issues with the coil when it had the points fitted, and he couldn't work out what else it could be. He is giving me a spare coil tomorrow which he knows works, just to negate this if nothing else. If it is not the coil, the only thing he could think of was that the dissy might be faulty?
Any ideas?
He checked the dissy/rotor arm position etc etc and all seemed ok. He also used a volt-meter thing(?) to check the currant between the various components, and everything seemed good. Unfortunately however, the seems to be something wrong between the coil and the dissy. The power is going to the coil but it appears that there is no output from the coil. There were no issues with the coil when it had the points fitted, and he couldn't work out what else it could be. He is giving me a spare coil tomorrow which he knows works, just to negate this if nothing else. If it is not the coil, the only thing he could think of was that the dissy might be faulty?
Any ideas?
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