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Electronic ignition

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Thinking of changing to electronic ignition. Looking for a bit of advice. Would it be best to change the full distributor or just change to a points module. I don't get any trouble from the points set up so not to sure if it would be beneficial to change to electronic. :drive:
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Re: Electronic ignition

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Personally I don't think there is anything wrong with a points set up - so long as you use a dwell meter to accurately set the points gap and make sure your ignition timing is spot on.

Problems can start if there is wear in the distributor shaft or bushes which is something electronic systems can overcome, to an extent.

Most people seem to say that the Aldon Igniter is one of the best systems.
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If it's not broke don't fix it 8-) just carry spares in case,

I have used this type of electronic ignition on a couple of motors for folks with no problems, I got the kits they do with the replacement coil as well

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Pinto-A ... 0533129881
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After recommendation I have this Aldon kit which just fits into the original distibutor so apart from the lack of a condensor pretty much keeps it looking fairly standard. So far I have had no issues wirh it and there is definantly a nicer tickover since I fitted it. Yep its quite alot more to pay than other similar kits but as Paul has said I too believe the quality of the Aldon is very good indeed and was strongly recommended to use the Aldon.

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http://www.burtonpower.com/aldon-ignito ... 1847v.html
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Re: Electronic ignition

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I also have an Aldon kit that Paul helped me fit.. Only reason I fitted it was because I quite frankly got bored of adjusting the points and resetting the timing all the time

The Aldon kit isn't exactly cheap (£100-120) but hassle free once fitted, mine hasn't skipped a beat since and starts more or less first time

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Hi would the burtonpower unit fit a motorcraft diss,
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scottman1962 wrote:Hi would the burtonpower unit fit a motorcraft diss,
Hi mate. Yes they sell an Aldon one for a motorcraft dizzy. Here you go...

http://www.burtonpower.com/aldon-ignito ... n1248.html
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Alanb67 wrote:I don't get any trouble from the points set up
You have answered your own post there I think :) Points get my vote also.
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pbar wrote:
Alanb67 wrote:I don't get any trouble from the points set up
You have answered your own post there I think :) Points get my vote also.
Same here, though mainly through "if it works don't fix it". If I started having to re gap the points regularly, or if for some reason needed a new distributor, I'd probably go electronic, but for now they're fine. And a dying art!
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Thanks for the replys folks. The Aldon set up looks good. Think that could be the way to go.
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I have used the Aldon kit many times. I think in fact it was myself that recommended it to Nick and others. Worth the extra. Avoid accuspark like the plague!
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SmokeEm wrote:I have used the Aldon kit many times. I think in fact it was myself that recommended it to Nick and others. Worth the extra. Avoid accuspark like the plague!
Yep it was indeed Dave that recommended the Aldon and as said its been great. I thought long and hard over replacing my points but after some great advice from Dave (SmokeEm) I decided to go for the Aldon that he recommended and I am very pleased that I did. Its great to get these recommendations from the likes of Dave as I would not have known of the Aldon kit. Nice one Dave :)
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I had mine done lastyear at Tickover but 1st go it went wrong , after they changed it out all is ok “ touch wood”
I think it’s well worth doing
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