General MG Crane Electronic Ignition

[PAUL161]

I have a new one of these given to me from a fellow car enthusiast. It's for negative ground cars prior to 1975 with point ignition systems. Any comments on this unit? PJ

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[mathrin]

You mean other than I want it? A few guys locally here in Indy have it on their cars and have only said good things about them.

 

[JPSmit]

this is from memory but I seem to recall Jeff Schlemmer (Advanced Distributors) saying that Crane works better in LBCs than Pertonix as it handles voltage fluctuations better - nice score!

 

[JLTinkham]

One came in my B. Haven't had any issues with it.

 

[PAUL161]

Thanks guys for the good reports. I have the complete kit with various components for different distributor adaptations. Mine has the gold case, not black, I'm assuming it's the same as the black one. PJ

 

[DrEntropy]

I've fitted them to V-12 Jags as well. Between that and an Optima battery, they light off every time regardless of the time sitting between runs.

 

[PAUL161]

I've fitted them to V-12 Jags as well. Between that and an Optima battery, they light off every time regardless of the time sitting between runs.

Thanks Doc, that's good to know. I was amazed that it was given to me, just postage. Says a lot for the type of people that frequent these British forums! PJ

 

[19_again]

Paul, You probably already know this, but with the electronic ignition and a hotter coil, you can open up your plugs for a longer better burn as well. I've been running the B with .33 gap as opposed to the recommended setting which as memory serves was in the .26 range. Made a big difference immediately.
Mike

 

[DrEntropy]

Only caveat is: Do NOT leave the ignition on with the engine not running. That seems to burn 'em out.

 

[PAUL161]

Only caveat is: Do NOT leave the ignition on with the engine not running. That seems to burn 'em out.

Now that's very good information! Thanks Doc.