Pete Lewis
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Hi Pete,
I recall you posting something about how an owner (I have a 1200 Herald saloon) can check when the newly fitted electronic ign. spark takes place, with a 12V bulb, to set static timing.
I can't find that post - hand have read loads of other in the forum.
Could you please repeat??
With my bro', we recently fitted the Club electronic ignition. We didn't change ig timing at all and she runs OK.
I read some elec ign units require timing adjustment for our cars, but I can't see any tech details for this.
Unlike static points timing which I used to do with a Gunson volts/points meter and/or 12V bulb, keeping it nice and easy, it seems I have to use a tachostrobe and dynamic readings with an electronic?? I think you have a tip for using more crude items (12V bulb - but clipped across which terminals, as the LT connector has gone . . . ?)
Further confusion :-
1) some fella on this forum with a GT6 was writing about retarding his ign. setting, from 10 to 13 degs BTDC or similar. Surely, that's not retarding; that's advancing??? Just a question about whether advancing or retarding really.
2) My Gunson Tachostrobe (which I fear and have never used) leaflets in the pack (from back in the day) say that with unleaded fuel the ign timing may need retarding. But of course since then, we've had changes in Ethanol content of fuel . . . so which way does the 'standard' Herald timing need to go???
She runs well enough (for 145k miles), but my gut says she's not as smooth as could be at idle or when going up the rev range.
Thoughts, please??
Cheers, Colin.
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if the electronic is aldon from club then it will work just as the olde worlde small bulb between the coil neg and earth
it is just an electronic switch and as the trigger magnet
passes the module it will trigger a spark and light the bulb
ie same as when with old points (thats my experience )
some more complicated units may not be the same
the guy doesnt know his left from his right
low grade fuel you retard(turn dizzy anti clock)
best to stick to 97+ ron fuel close to what these were meant to run on 100 ron)
set the timing to the book data & advance to the best running turn dizzy clockwise get the best /fastest but back it off a bit as thats too advanced any pinking under load retard a bit more . & test drive .if it speeds up you are going the rightway and the idle may need reducing.
the timing reset after fitting any electronic points is due to the trigger point is often
quite different to mech points , ie position of module and trigger wheel in relation to the dizzy cam .if its lumpy it may be too advanced
97 has 5 % eth 95 has 10% eth. some 97+ esso has no eth added
what type carb is fitted ???
does that help its no black art or magic here
Pete 01582 750943
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cant switch mine out for good as soon as you fire up........... I'M BACK !!!!
Pete
Stop start.
Don`t know if your system is the same as mine VW group, but on the neg. battery terminal there is a small connection (see photo) that monitors the battery state. If the battery voltage is not up to `scratch` it disables the stop/start system. Disconnect this cable (as I have) no more stop/start, it thinks the battery is flat.
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no idea just had the car a week still working out how many things are hidden
thnks for the heads up
Pete
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bonjour pete
j'aimerais savoir qui me faisais un bon sourire !!en conduisant
cordialement ,Franco
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Franco its no problem happy to advise if i can
best to stick to what triumph do it works keep th smiles Peter
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Peter,
Will you be attending this years National Triumph & MG show in Stafford?
Regards,
Neil.
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yes seem to have developed trigger fingers in both hands , its improving but there are time when they have amind of their own
advice is easy if i can remember all i've forgotten Ha always happy to help if a can
always stick to the triumph basics it works
happy motoring
Pete
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Peter,
Will you be attending this years National Triumph & MG show in Stafford?
Regards,
Neil.
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Hi Neil,
sorry i wont be able to attend , its a good 100 miles and i have some finger troubles makes a long drive in the 2000
a bit too much just now
Bern had asked if i could do a Twiddle day at Stafford to help cars out of trouble but i have to decline
ive done a few at HQ but at 76 its not as easy as it was
Pete
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Hi Pete! Where did you get the spacers for the Seat Runners? Kind Regards
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ha they were left over parts from the truck factory stash when it closed
cant measure those but around 25mm dia with a 3/8 hole
i have a couple left over but not enough to be any real use
i guess even a slat of hardwood would work just as well
if you dont raise the slides it will dig the prop tunnel carpet
well mine did
Pete
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Chris ive done all this but on the old lost site if i can help and thats from home
ive half a mind to offer some help with training on how the site works etc
my concerns are getting areas meets up to date and get some photos in the awful online club shop
let me know if this would work/help or whatever
Pete
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yes i did spot and of reply to Tom its not fair for him to put his head above the wall ha !
i will help where i can/ or if you want me too
you know me always up for it even if we clash with rules at odd times of trouble
regards Pete
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Chris ive done all this but on the old lost site if i can help and thats from home
ive half a mind to offer some help with training on how the site works etc
my concerns are getting areas meets up to date and get some photos in the awful online club shop
let me know if this would work/help or whatever
Pete
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i can update missing data , dont know if i want to be a co ordinator as slowly getting a bit long in the tooth
we seem to have a lot of moderators.... most seem inactive we rely on Kevin
that needs a change to get members that are productive or reactive
so Im a dinosaur with a box of buttons
yes i will help where i can getting the members area data correct cant be that hard
we have a a AO liaison with nigel and Di how do they fit in this ??
Pete
edit this is odd its not in my in box only if i click on your profile
it shows up in a pale blue . so let me know if you do receive my reply
was also in a process of using a new laptop with a mind of its own
so rechecked on the old and whist i see the reply in you profile link
is not in mine hey ho
Pete confused .mug
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