Electronic ignition

[Ltriumph]

Sorry if this has been covered somewhere in the forum before (couldn't find it)- I want to change to electronic ignition. I can get hold of a Petronix system in NZ, is there better or is that system ok? I have a 2000TC, 1978, manual.

[Phil T]

These people are reputed to be very good.

https://simonbbc.com/

[Joe™]

I previously had a Petronix unit which was fine, but have since switched to a 123ignition electronic distributor - https://www.123ignitionshop.com/ - which is noticeable smoother, and I like having the option of adjusting the advance. I have the standard Tune but you can also get the Tune+ if you want to create your own ignition advance curve.

[tony]

Nothing wrong with the Pertronix unit. Have fitted them to all my Triumphs and a big improvement on points and condenser.
Tony.

[Charles H]

I think the Pertronix is the same as Aldon. The Aldon is a great bit of kit. All my Triumphs have them. I did try a much cheaper Simon BBC one once. The early cars rev counter does not work with it! Aldon would be my advice.

[Clifford Pope]

I must try again with Petronix. I had a frustrating experience trying to fit it a few years ago. It seemed as if I'd been sold the wrong kit - the timing was about 30 degrees out, and non-adjustable. The fixing hole in the plate was in the wrong place, and I gave up trying to work out where it should be.

A final annoyance was that the instructions said that if the rotating bit was rubbing on the pick-up, or closer than about 25thou, the hole should be elongated to increase the gap. When I sent the kit back to say it appeared to be the wrong one they refused a refund because I had followed this advice and modified the hole.

I got the kit back again but have never tried to see if I can make it work. It hardly seems worthwhile now the standard points are working well.

[Ltriumph]

A mechanic has suggested a 'drop in' as opposed to a kit, if that makes sense. Can anyone suggest a brand for that. I noticed there is a Chinese brand called Sherryberg that has one available but a bit nervous about putting an unknown brand in my car.

[Dave B]

https://www.classicheads.com/Electronic-Ignition/
Both my Triumphs have been fitted with a kit from these guys, and have never missed a beat in over 10 yrs in the blue car, and over 15 yrs in the red car. I have never had to adjust anything once they were set up, they have been completely reliable, I would never go back to points and condenser. All the "gubbins" of the kit are under the dizzy cap, so a cursory glance under the bonnet everything looks standard. I have also bypassed the ballast resistor and fitted a 12v coil, along with a modern 'red' rotor arm.

[torque2me]

I must try again with Petronix. I had a frustrating experience trying to fit it a few years ago. It seemed as if I'd been sold the wrong kit - the timing was about 30 degrees out, and non-adjustable. The fixing hole in the plate was in the wrong place, and I gave up trying to work out where it should be.

A final annoyance was that the instructions said that if the rotating bit was rubbing on the pick-up, or closer than about 25thou, the hole should be elongated to increase the gap. When I sent the kit back to say it appeared to be the wrong one they refused a refund because I had followed this advice and modified the hole.

I got the kit back again but have never tried to see if I can make it work. It hardly seems worthwhile now the standard points are working well.

Issue summons in the Small Claims Court and see if that doesn't get their interest.

Hint: Companies cannot represent themselves in court and thus they will need the service of a Barrister. What do they charge of a 1/2 day? A no brainer. Of course it all depends on how much you want one's nose put out simply to bring that company to heel!

Kev