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Hi guys, just wondering...mk3 cortina 1971 1.6 ohc , what are those electronic ignition kits that are for sale on eBay, the one that just fits into your own distributor, are they any use or would I be better getting the whole lot off a Sierra and fitting ?? Any thoughts. 

Thanks in advance. 👍🏽👍🏽

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I used an Accuspark kit. It was very easy and quick to fit, and worked.

I'd recommend one for price ,ease of fitting, and it worked well.

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Thanks for input Johnny boy, where did you purchase? Can I use my own cap , coil and leads ? 

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I used accuspark too, "stealth" type I think.  Replaced the coil as well and by-passed the ballast wire.

It worked ok for a while but then I started getting problems. Sometimes it would intermittently not start although I appeared to be getting a spark?  One day it didn't start and I just converted back to good ol' points and condenser ...................... never had a bit of bother since. Not sure what was wrong, if it was the trigger thing or the coil?  I binned the lot.

 

I wouldn't be adverse to trying 'leccy ignition again, just not this type.

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2 hours ago, Gheko said:

Thanks for input Johnny boy, where did you purchase? Can I use my own cap , coil and leads ? 

🤔

 

2 hours ago, Gheko said:

 

 

 

This is what I used, from this seller on eBay.

No need to change your cap or leads or coil, if you don't want to, but changing to better leads and coil, and new plugs will be better option.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stealth-Electronic-ignition-kit-Ford-Escort-X-Flow-engine-Motorcraft-distributor/112666739714?hash=item1a3b760402:g:bygAAOSwEZdaIV~7

 

 

 

 

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I did find that I had to reset the ignition timing after fitting, I guess as the unit did not sit in the exact place as the points.

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Cheers Johnny boy , I’ve been doin a bit of research on them, seem ok but a lot of people say they only good for small mileage. What’s your experience? 

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Not had much luck with accuspark units,gettin hard to find now but would track down a ford setup.

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Hi Sheffield cortina center

you recon I would be better going the Sierra system route? Would you not like the accuspark setup. 

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7 hours ago, Gheko said:

Cheers Johnny boy , I’ve been doin a bit of research on them, seem ok but a lot of people say they only good for small mileage. What’s your experience? 

 

I don't know why , the small mileage ?

It's a hall effect system I think, it's not new technology , I can't see why they wouldn't be up to much, no moving parts other than the ring on the shaft.

Fit and forget😀

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I think I’ll try this and see, would be easier than trying to find a Sierra set up. 

Thanks for the sound advice guys. 👍🏽

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I'm pretty sure i have a full ford sierra set up loom module and dizzy, i will need to check

 

PM if interested

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Sound nmonkey220 will you give a look when you get a chance, would be interested if not too expensive with postage and all, I’m in the rep ireland. 

Let me know what you got and price please when you get a chance. 

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i've got the full electronic set up 

 

PM me your address and i'll get you a price with postage

ford electronic ign.jpg

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I'd go for that /\ setup.

 

Each to his own but not had much luck with the accuspark set ups on various makes & models I've come across while others have.

The same goes for holley carbs had/having nothing but hassle with them.

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