9 replies to this topic

[Gremlin]

Apart fom reliability, what are the other advantages of electronic distributors

And are there any disadvantages I should know about apart from cost

Thank you

[Tahiti Joe]

Much more resilient to moisture/rain.
More consistent spark timing.
Less maintenance needed.

Ermmm, struggling for disadvantages, need a ballast coil?

[Gremlin]

I've got a ballast coil already, bargain!

[robminibcy]

Might be differant for a whole distributed but for a conversion kit on a normal distributer it doesn't matter what coil you have. The wiring is just slightly differant and the instructions that come with it are very clear and easy to follow

[lrostoke]

cost isn't really a disadvantage either, probably same price for a set of points, condenser and rotor arm as it is for an after market electronic kit.

[krusher74]

One disadvantage is if your having starting issues or break down, with points you can pop off the cap, have a person turn the key and watch to see a spark at the points. 

 

With electronic points replacement, if the (sometimes Chinese) parts take a **** on you, you cant tell if it bad or not, and would have to pull plug to look for a spark.

[1977Sagren]

Hi Krusher

If possible can u get a price for an electronic kit for my 45d dizzy with shiPping costs to South Africa.

[Miniac86]

Hey Sagren go onto a website called simonbbc, they cost around R600 landed in Durban. The exchange rate is currently against us this side of the pond.

http://www.simonbbc....20a&filter_id=3

Edited for weblink.

Edited by Miniac86, 12 July 2013 - 06:07 AM.

[lrostoke]

Cheapest I've seen them is another Landrover parts supplier :)

 

Paddocks

 

http://www.paddocksp...tronic-kit.html

 

Not sure about worldwide deliveries though

Edited by lrostoke, 12 July 2013 - 08:37 AM.

[Klevdo2202]

The car starts in the morning