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[nollyd]

Hi all.had prob with my little 998 auto yesterday in rain.fitted cover from rocker cover down front of engine.will this solve the prob of misfiring when wet or is there a way to waterproof the dizzy.heard of the plastic bag with elastic band method but just wondered if theres a better way.cheers guys.

[alex-95]

The cover should solve it, but if it doesn't you can cut the finger tips off of a marigold glove and cable tie it on.

[Archived2]

The cover should solve it, but if it doesn't you can cut the finger tips off of a marigold glove and cable tie it on.

 

LOL ive actually done this myself!

[HarrysMini]

Or... You could fix the problem once and for all and fit an electronic distributor, rather than bodging

[alex-95]

Or... You could fix the problem once and for all and fit an electronic distributor, rather than bodging

you could do but a marigold is much cheaper and does the job

it's not really a bodge         ...          an improvement.

[HarrysMini]

 

Or... You could fix the problem once and for all and fit an electronic distributor, rather than bodging

you could do but a marigold is much cheaper and does the job

it's not really a bodge         ...          an improvement.

 

That's true, but it only does the job until it breaks/falls off.

I personally like to fix/prevent it properly, but you may as well wait until it needs new points or something rather than binning a perfectly working dizzy

[alex-95]

 

 

Or... You could fix the problem once and for all and fit an electronic distributor, rather than bodging

you could do but a marigold is much cheaper and does the job

it's not really a bodge         ...          an improvement.

 

That's true, but it only does the job until it breaks/falls off.

I personally like to fix/prevent it properly, but you may as well wait until it needs new points or something rather than binning a perfectly working dizzy

 

you don't need a whole new dizzy, you can buy the part from accuspark or make your own from the maplin electronic kit for £10 like we did for the Ritz.

[lrostoke]

electronic ignition isn't a cure anyway.

 

damp problems are normally caused by tracking through the dirt on the cap and leads...you've still got a spark going up the leads

so best cure is keep it dry and clean.

[HarrysMini]

electronic ignition isn't a cure anyway.

Surely it is to some extent as there are no points and therefore less electrical contacts to get wet. 

 

Obviously, it doesn't prevent water getting on the leads/cap etc. so they still need to be maintained. But it's safe to say that most damp problems in ignition are caused by the points.

[lrostoke]

I have exactly same damp problems with points and electronic.

open bonnet when its damp and dark its like a firework display, sparks everywhere.

 

I use a plastic bin bag, folded into a square, push down past the dizzy and up covering the leads, not pretty but works

[Ethel]

Good condition leads, and don't overlook the low tension side. Use insulated connectors with a smear of Vaseline on the contacts, and arrange the wires so water drains away from the terminals. Ill fitting gloves etc. can be as good at keeping moisture trapped in.

[KernowCooper]

As above the leads need to be in good condition to prevent tracking and is one thing often overlooked, if your leads are over 5yrs old and a everyday driver replace them. coil turrets need to be kept spotless free from dirt. and also the outside of the disrributor cap.