wayne taylor Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 1st mod: Narrow belt conversion. Pros / Cons and things to watch for during dismantling and replacement. 2nd mod: Electronic ignition: Should I buy the whole lot inc distributor, or just the gubbins inside? Best buy (not the most expensive!). Many thanks Wayne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hi Wayne, Narrow belt - definately. It will make fitting the belt by the roadside soooo much easier. Electronic ignition - there are those that swear by them and those that swear at them. The normal contact breaker system works well. When it all starts to wear out you will have time to get home and sort it (over a long period) Electronic module that fits inside the dizzy and costs £30 very good and compensates for a slightly worn dizzy spindle. When it goes pop have a spare handy - they only die suddenly. Complete electronic dizzy - as above Seperate unit plus the dizzy (getting complicated) - works well, die suddenly. In my mind keep it as simple as you can whilst still doing what you want. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
badshead Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 1st mod: Narrow belt conversion. Pros / Cons and things to watch for during dismantling and replacement. If the replacement crankshaft pulley doesn't have TDC marked, make your own mark before fitting it - you'll be glad you did afterwards. If you use a standard lucas type alternator, I found the adjuster bracket from Moss was the best - I did try others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wayne taylor Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Golden advice re the TDC mark - brilliant and thanks! I'm keeping the dynamo (for the moment) as I don't know if I am keeping the car yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 If you are keeping the dynamo then you may hve to machine a bit off the back of that pulley to line the belt up properly. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wayne taylor Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Surely the makers of the kit know about this alignment problem? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) They do now but they have been sold to lots of other dealers so you never know whats going to turn up. After all it was originally for an alternator equipped other make. Stuart. Edited April 3, 2013 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superaquarama Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Just bought an Accuspark electronic dizzy and coil for £59.95, heard good reports of them but will keep the original dizzy in the boot - as Roger says, if they die you're stuck. Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Just fitted Pertronix electronic unit to my 3a and have the points and condenser that was working (important to have working spare) with screws in a sealed bag with a screw driver. Two screws and two connections and back up and running quickly. It makes a hell of a difference even with a rebuilt dizzy. Narrow belt conversion! Nah! each to his own and I know all the reasons why you should. Can sell you a Racetorations harmonic crankshaft pulley and a dynamo one, sorry no water pump one though. rgd Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wayne taylor Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 OK, time to buy the narow belt conversion kit, but first I need to pick your brains guys, please: Where is the best place to get one? Will the kit need to be harmonised or not? Will the dynamo pulley 'automatically' be machined to fit onto the dynamo? Will I need a new woodruff key? Do I need any special tools? What are the pitfalls I can expect on the day of the race: I have tried doing a google search but the posts are quite old and I need some current advice? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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