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MG TD TF 1500 - TD Electronic Ignition

Is there an electronic ignition conversion kit for a TD? Any thoughts pro or con if so?

Don
Don Doty

Yes there is! And one designed to install by just replacing the points plate. No modifictions necessary.
It all fits in the distributor with two wires coming out to the coil and ignition. It is also positive ground!! It is an IGNITOR electronic ignition that uses the Hall Effect for switching and unlike some it can be statically timed. Carry your old points plate as a backup. It can be reinstalled in minutes with a screwdriver in case of failure. ( Two screws & two wire connections to grub screws)
As of now I know that Joe Curto has them in stock for about $95. See his ad in any MG Publication. His Ad is about supplying genuine SU parts.
I have installed one in my TF-1500 and am pleased with the results. Check to be sure your distributor cam will fit the adapter. They may now have the adapter for the earlier cams. (The one I got fits the later high lift cam, but not the assymetric or earlier cam). In any case you could always change to the later cam if they don't yet have one for the earlier.

Don Harmer

My XPEG's got an electronic ignition of sorts -- a Vertex magneto. Now the ignition system is totally independent of the battery and charging system. The only problem -- price. However, Russell Shoulders at Vertex Magneto Repair 972-564-9485 cut me a pretty good deal, and even found a tach drive base.
Jack Williamson

Don:

If you will write direct, I am an Authorized Petronix (Ignitor) Distributor.

Ed
Ed Kaler

Hi,
I have an ignitor in my TD Mk2. Love it! Got it from Joe Curto in Queens, NY
Cheers, Tim
Tim

Is an Ignitor and a Petronix the same unit?
Jim Merz

MG TC - TD - TF pertronix Electronic Ignition Modules



These self contained electronic modules replace your trouble prone ignition points and condensor. Unit fits completely inside your distributer, preserving original appearance!
LU-146 fits TC, TD, and TF negative ground cars. $84.95 ea
LU-146P121 fits TC, TD, and TF positive ground cars. $84.95 ea
Distributor MUST HAVE either a symetric or high lift cam installed. The earlier asymetric cam will not work!


Skip Kelsey, Esq.
Specializing in parts for TC TD TF MGA MGB

(925) 846-1309 Voice/Fax - 3895 Mammoth Cave Ct. - Pleasanton, CA - 94588

This is the man I bought my electronic ignition from. I have never regretted it. The car has never run smoother nor had better pickup. Get one and you will see the difference immediately.

53 TD
Michael Balahutrak
Michael Balahutrak

This thread was discussed between 23/11/1999 and 27/11/1999

MG TD TF 1500 index

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