Tim_Creger
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I've converted my '72 MGB (late 70's engine) to electronic ignition/distributor. It is a Pertronix unit. I made the mistake of pulling out the old 45D without noting rotor and spark plug wire positions, (I know, I know - rookie mistake).
I've reinstalled the new dizzy following both Pertronix's instructions and the primary static timing setup in my Haynes manual. I have "spark" at the test light plugged into #1 plug, but no luck getting it to fire to life. By spark, I mean I get the inline test light to light up, but I am uncertain if the light color changes with the strength of the spark. Right now is a medium yellow color.
Given I don't have a very good idea of exactly what position the old dizzy was when removed and where the new dizzy should sit, I followed Moss Motors and University Motors videos on YouTube to get as close as I could (since static timing can't be done on an EI dizzy the way it can on a points dizzy).
I've got a few things left to check, such as low batteries not generating enough juice, improper coil for the new dizzy (still using the old one), and... what else? Can anyone think of some trick I can use to get this critter running again?
I've reinstalled the new dizzy following both Pertronix's instructions and the primary static timing setup in my Haynes manual. I have "spark" at the test light plugged into #1 plug, but no luck getting it to fire to life. By spark, I mean I get the inline test light to light up, but I am uncertain if the light color changes with the strength of the spark. Right now is a medium yellow color.
Given I don't have a very good idea of exactly what position the old dizzy was when removed and where the new dizzy should sit, I followed Moss Motors and University Motors videos on YouTube to get as close as I could (since static timing can't be done on an EI dizzy the way it can on a points dizzy).
I've got a few things left to check, such as low batteries not generating enough juice, improper coil for the new dizzy (still using the old one), and... what else? Can anyone think of some trick I can use to get this critter running again?