24-06-2018, 07:53 AM
Hi,
I have found nothing wrong with the 1933 manual advance dizzy, they are easy to rebush a decent set of gears between everything takes out backlash, I have changed the cap for one that the wires come out at 90 degrees and are clamped in. ( most common cause of breakdown miss fire eliminated )
I have also fitted an external spring so that the timing stays where its put with the manual advance retard. It takes out the lash in the linkage.
Fitting a modern Dizzy is an option the VW one looks awful under the bonnet. ( I found it worse than the standard manual one on my car when I tried one)
The Accuspark at least looks like the original and gets round the poor quality of replacement condensers.
The Austin hardly needs a powerful spark though.
I can understand the Auto advance Dizzy being replaced with new as they are not so easy to repair as the bob weights get very worn.
I you enjoy the driving, fit what suits you and the car.
If you like originality stay with what Austin fitted.
I have found nothing wrong with the 1933 manual advance dizzy, they are easy to rebush a decent set of gears between everything takes out backlash, I have changed the cap for one that the wires come out at 90 degrees and are clamped in. ( most common cause of breakdown miss fire eliminated )
I have also fitted an external spring so that the timing stays where its put with the manual advance retard. It takes out the lash in the linkage.
Fitting a modern Dizzy is an option the VW one looks awful under the bonnet. ( I found it worse than the standard manual one on my car when I tried one)
The Accuspark at least looks like the original and gets round the poor quality of replacement condensers.
The Austin hardly needs a powerful spark though.
I can understand the Auto advance Dizzy being replaced with new as they are not so easy to repair as the bob weights get very worn.
I you enjoy the driving, fit what suits you and the car.
If you like originality stay with what Austin fitted.