I'm fed up with fiddeling with the points on the distributer in my 1972 1800E. To remedy this, I am interisted in upgrading to an electronic ignaton system, eather the Crane XR700 ot the Perlux Ignitor.

My question is what are the thoughts on these systems and in case of the Crane, where is a good place to mount the unit.

Thanks in Advance.

Hi. Installed the Crane 3 years ago after years of distributor problems. Not a day's trouble yet. Not hard to install. Go for it.

Hi from Perú!

I use a low cost Accufire electronic ignition on my 121 (a 122 with four doors) Amazon car (http://www.geocities.com/yogui7). This ignition are very similar to Pertronix, but fits on the 121/122 black Bosch distributors (like the 009; the pertronix are too big to fit on the black old units).

Of course, if you want "punch" Crane is the best option.

Also, I fit a Crane on my cousin muscle car. Probably the engine bay on tbe 1800 are a little cramped, and due it, heated. The "computer/amplifier" (the box) need to be on a "cool dry spot with good air flow" (reference: Jacobs C, Performance Ignition Systems, HPBooks, 1999, pp 83, this book are available on Amazon.com- the author can be a egolatrist, but know about the theme).

We put the box on the front of the car, between the front mask (grill) and the radiator (on a Amazon I will like the same spot). If you put the box near to the engine, the heat can be affect the internal electronic components on the long run.

Joaquin

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I've been using a Crane XR700 for about 2 years on my PV544. It works great - set the timing once and it stays that way, hasn't been flaky or not worked one single time. Before with the points I could see the timing jumping around considerably with a timing light - not it is steady as a rock. Definately a very nice improvement.

I've had two crane units--one in a Jeep and one in my '71E. They're great! Rock solid idle, never have to set timing, etc. Never had the perlux, so I can't comment on it.

I mounted my control unit on top of the pedal housing, right next to the coil. Two quick holes with a drill and two screws and it was done. In fact, the entire installation took less than an hour. I have also heard of people mounting it inside the cabin to preserve the "stock" look of the engine bay.

Rolfe---'71E, pointless

I went electronic on my '72ES over ten years ago. Best move I could have made. Absolutely problem free ever since. Be careful that nothing binds in the distributer since that will prevent the mechanical advance from working. I know because that was my only problem with the installation. Lots of places to mount it particularly if you are willing to drill holes in the body of the car. I choose not to so I just found a convenient screw that held a relay and mounted it there. Only one side achored but it's been that way for a long time.

Had a Crane (then Allison) on my old 72. Installed it over 20 years ago and it's still running (my friend has the car). When I got my second 1800, I opted for the Pertronics system becasue it was cheaper and the installation was much easier. It's been great for over a year. No complaints.