Electronic ignition

[Will]

I’m having starting issues I have the sort that you just drop in distributor about £35 from show years ago , what are recommendations for a good setup , also I have Weber carb so could be that ???

[KOY 23]

Chuck out the cheapo ignition unit and fit Aldon/ Pertronix, they're the same. The Weber has side issues but poor starting is not usually one of them.

[Will]

Thanks for reply any recommendations on suppliers

[LAMBRETTLAD]

I've used powerspark and accuspark for over 10 years ,never had a problem

[Mark Serj]

Plenty of historical thread info on opinions on ignition systems Will.

[thebadleys]

I've used powerspark and accuspark for over 10 years ,never had a problem

Same here, no problems and cheap enough to carry a spare

[KOY 23]

Same here, no problems and cheap enough to carry a spare

Buy cheap buy twice.

[thebadleys]

Buy cheap buy twice.

Not done it yet, MGB still running with one fitted and so is the Stag.

Have you had experience of these units failing ???

Do we know its the ignition that is the problem ???

[Will]

Not done it yet, MGB still running with one fitted and so is the Stag.

Have you had experience of these units failing ???

Do we know its the ignition that is the problem ???

all of last year it has taken about minute to start from cold and the same when hot starts instant anything in between , I have just had knee reconstruction so not able to do anything and bored stiff so thought I would ask and gets anything needed for when I’m up and about

[milothedog]

all of last year it has taken about minute to start from cold and the same when hot starts instant anything in between , I have just had knee reconstruction so not able to do anything and bored stiff so thought I would ask and gets anything needed for when I’m up and about

Check to see if the ballast bypass circuit is working

[Will]

Check to see if the ballast bypass circuit is working

Ok Ian how is best way to check

[milothedog]

Ok Ian how is best way to check

Use a multimeter to check the coil is getting battery voltage from the additional small terminal on the starter solenoid when the starter is cranking the engine.

[richardthestag]

Not done it yet, MGB still running with one fitted and so is the Stag.

Have you had experience of these units failing ???

Do we know its the ignition that is the problem ???

Mine didnt last long. Left me stranded.

Replaced with pertronix and flame thrower.

the improvement performance and smoothness was really impressive but mindful of another failure I keep a base plate with twin points and condenser in my glove box

https://youtu.be/Cxxy4q0N11Q

[Goldstar]

I’ve had 2 cheapos fail one accuspark, one powerspark. Don’t quite get the logic of buying 2 cheap units in case one fails rather than one high quality unit for £10 more (£70 for 2 cheaps or £80 for Pertronix)

[I am Groot]

Buy cheap buy twice.

Accuspark £29 4 years no problem. I have a spare because if they fail your walking!