Would I go looking for more Commers [?]:I
Lucas Dizzys with Electronic Ignition - Try 1 out
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quote:
Originally posted by martin maltas
Gave the van a really good run out today, went to Sale in Cheshire, 140m round trip.
Locally the dizzy has worked really well and equally, going over the M62, it went like a dream. No miss firing at all. Stopped in Sale, with the engine running for about 5 mins, to ask directions and that was it [xx(] Wouldn't pull, backfiring etc ect.
I presumed it had overheated, so let it cool for an hour. Set off back, exactly the same [V] Stopped, took the carb and fuel pump apart, still did the same thing.
Last resort, took the new dizzy off and put the old one back on. Partial result. Now ran smoothly, without miss firing. Only problem now, it seemed to have a lack of fuel. It would run fine up to about 40mph, but try and excellerate and it would misfire.
So, drove all the way back over the M62, on a light throttle. Down to 25mph on the big hills [V]
Conclusion- Don't know yet. Swapping the dizzy back did make it run smoother, but obviously there is a fuel problem as well.
Watch this space and I'll let you know what I find [8)]
[:0]Did you get it sorted? [:0][xx(]
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
Originally posted by martin maltas
Gave the van a really good run out today, went to Sale in Cheshire, 140m round trip.
Locally the dizzy has worked really well and equally, going over the M62, it went like a dream. No miss firing at all. Stopped in Sale, with the engine running for about 5 mins, to ask directions and that was it [xx(] Wouldn't pull, backfiring etc ect.
I presumed it had overheated, so let it cool for an hour. Set off back, exactly the same [V] Stopped, took the carb and fuel pump apart, still did the same thing.
Last resort, took the new dizzy off and put the old one back on. Partial result. Now ran smoothly, without miss firing. Only problem now, it seemed to have a lack of fuel. It would run fine up to about 40mph, but try and excellerate and it would misfire.
So, drove all the way back over the M62, on a light throttle. Down to 25mph on the big hills [V]
Conclusion- Don't know yet. Swapping the dizzy back did make it run smoother, but obviously there is a fuel problem as well.
Watch this space and I'll let you know what I find [8)]
[:0]Did you get it sorted? [:0][xx(]
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
Havn't had a chance yet. Going to sort the fuel problem, then re-fit the new dizzy. Will let you know.
quote:
Originally posted by martin maltas
Havn't had a chance yet. Going to sort the fuel problem, then re-fit the new dizzy. Will let you know.
Any joy?
The last one went to a self-confessed lurker - you know who you are Peter!! Tell me how you get on.
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
Originally posted by martin maltas
Havn't had a chance yet. Going to sort the fuel problem, then re-fit the new dizzy. Will let you know.
Any joy?
The last one went to a self-confessed lurker - you know who you are Peter!! Tell me how you get on.
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
quote:
Originally posted by zimm
should coil/plugs be changed to different spec when swapping to electronic ignition ?
It would be worth fitting a coil eg DLB105
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
Originally posted by zimm
should coil/plugs be changed to different spec when swapping to electronic ignition ?
It would be worth fitting a coil eg DLB105
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
Appologies for not getting it sorted sooner, unfortunately the van was laid up for a while.
Anyway, finally sorted it, fitted a Webber carb and re-fitted the electronic dizzy. Took it for a 60m round trip this evening, went beautifully. Able to control the tickover much easier and revs free'er.
Can't wait for the weekend, although I wish it had overdrive [V]
Anyway, finally sorted it, fitted a Webber carb and re-fitted the electronic dizzy. Took it for a 60m round trip this evening, went beautifully. Able to control the tickover much easier and revs free'er.
Can't wait for the weekend, although I wish it had overdrive [V]
Great, I've had 3 reports now that these are great on Commers.
Thanks for the testing guys
If anyone else wants one (full price now, sorry) they're here:
http://shop1.actinicexpress.co.uk/shops/Rat_Sport/index.php?cat=Distributors&ActinicSID=0a5ccf3b614202c8f31b92f999b9e1c8
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
Thanks for the testing guys
If anyone else wants one (full price now, sorry
) they're here:http://shop1.actinicexpress.co.uk/shops/Rat_Sport/index.php?cat=Distributors&ActinicSID=0a5ccf3b614202c8f31b92f999b9e1c8
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
Rather interesting in this electronic ignition upgrade myself, so just wondering how the longer term testing is proving on the Commers - although I appreciate it's been winter so usage is likely to have been on the low side.
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul
I have fitted them on 3 of my own now, and well worth it. I now keep them in stock
Cheers Martin
Paul, can you ring me back, didn't take down your number :I