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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Electronic ignition (1500)

I know that some of you with A series have used the A series version of this with success. Has anyone with a 1500 with standard ballista coil and a 45D dizzy used the equivalent? That is this one: -

http://www.simonbbc.com/electronic-ignition-kits/by-distributor-model/lucas-45d-43d-59d-powerspark-electronic-ignition-kit

And any probs or is it just OK for the job?

Doing dynamic timing as my next engine job so looking at the ignition change while I am on.

Thanks in advance
Dave
Dave Squire (1500)

I have been looking and might try this
http://www.mm-4x4.com/britpart-electronic-conversion-kit-2720-p.asp
thought it might be worth a punt at the cost.
mark (1977 1500 Midget) Preston Lancs

It looks similar to the pretronix chip here in the states which is almost uber expensive..over $100

The primary issue is see on this kit that is similar to our pretronix is the postion and connection of the wire to the the chip

As the dissy plate moves back.and.forth, the wires will hinge back and forth as well at the spot where they enter into the chip....over time the insulation breaks down.at.that joint then arcs out to ground, thus releasing the magic lucas blue smoke

If you can find away to.prevent that hinging.effect... then yes, its a very good set.up...esp with worn sloppy dissys..and at that price.... it might be worth while

Ive scence gone back to points

Prop
Prop and the Blackhole Midget

Hi Dave,

I put one on mine, a very standard 1500, and have been totally happy with it. No issues 3 years on.

Cheers,

richard
r parker

hi dave,
had one on my bgt for 4 yrs no probs. fitted 2 sets on my 65 midget and burnt both sets out within 10 miles. put points back and been ok since. havnt a clue what was wrong. place i got them said it was prob coil, changed that and still burnt out second set.
bob.
bob taylor

For a 1500, the Britpart system that Mark mentions does the job extremely well. Mines been fitted for some years now and never missed a beat (unlike the optronic that I have on my other Midget).

It only cost around £12 at the time and was well worth it.

Dave
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