[Public-List] Electronic Ignition

[Jeffrey via Public-List]

I've got a little experience with points on old motorcycles. I've got two
older Triumph motorcycles, a 1967 Tiger and a 1977 Bonneville. The 1977
I've had for years, and has been a continuous restoration project. At this
time, it still has points ignition.  The points need attention every so
often, as does the mechanism that they are attached to. My experience has
been the same as what Gord describes, they've never left me cold, and I can
tell when they need some fiddling. This bike is a kick-start, and starting
it brings about a sense of occasion, always with a little finger crossing.
In the end, it almost always starts after 3 to 8 kicks.   Some of this
is also attributed to slightly low compression in one cylinder, to be
fair.


The 1967 is complete restoration, and has been fitted with an electronic
ignition. It starts (kick start as well) on the first or second kick every
time. It starts quick and roars to life.  I've not had the bike long enough
to know how reliable the ignition will be in the long run, but deviating
from stock in the world of old English bikes is something that's discussed
at length, and I don't know anyone who's regretted going to electronic
ignition.  But then again, on a motorcycle you can always walk home. Not so
easy with a boat.

Based on my motorcycle experience, if there was a reliable electronic
ignition available, I'd go for it. There's so many things to go wrong on a
boat, I think a good solid state electronic part would be low on the list
to worry about.

I can't help but show off my 1967 Tiger, I still get a tickle when looking
at it!

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Jeff

Seagrass. #116
Boothbay Harbor, Maine
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On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 5:01 PM, Gordon Laco via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> I'm no expert on engines, but I've been told by the people who work on mine
> that electronic ignition never needs adjusting... But when it goes it goes
> suddenly and it's dead.
>
> Points may require adjustment and periodical replacement...but when they go
> they usually go slowly with a half life during which time you know you've
> got trouble brewing.
>
> Surprise has points which I have replaced every couple of years.  They cost
> just a few dollars (there's an automotive product number for them on
> George's website) and it's easy to do.
>
> Does anyone have real experience?
>
> Gord
> #426 Surprise
>
>
> On 08/10/14 4:51 PM, "Bill Newman via Public-List"
> <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
> > I have been looking at electronic igition for my old style Alberg engine
> and
> > will appreciate any comments on the advantages and/or disadvantages of
> making
> > this change.  For example is it more reliable and what do you do if it
> fails?
> >
> > Bill Newman
> > Marion Rose III
> > newman423 at rogers.com
> > 416-284-2474
> >
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