Got to echo the positive guys.
I fitted an ignitor yesterday and it was really simple. (it's really tiny too!) That said, it didn't fit the base plate of my dissy so I had to cobble up a fitting. Seems to work OK though.
I replaced an aging Lumenition set up that was an original accessory to the car. Must be at least 30 years old. I called lumenition with my problem and they thought the infrared transmittor was giving up the ghost - after 30 years I can't blame it. Also when I said the wing mounted box was starting to swell in the middle they thought the power transistor had had it. I did think on replacing the original with a new one but as I am not competing I didn't think the extra money worth it. The Lumenition guys were very, very helpful though.
I also fitted a flamethrower coil as my old one was suspect. Engine seems very keen to start in the morning with only a couple of pumps of the throttle.
The comments on the extra strength coil are noted. I too read Keith's posts with more than a little interest. (what a pity he aint posting any more, his knowledge was encyclopedic. To use a Scots word, he seems 'thrawn', much like me. If you know anything about the Scots language, you'll take the word as a compliment; as it is meant to be. He's probably looking up his books now - hi Keith, did you like the Matra sound track?)
Thought I had the whole car sorted but to empathise with Chris. I left the car ticking over while I checked the tyre pressures. What happend? It started firing on 2 then stopped. (many grumblings and spaners being fired across the garage floor later !!!) After about an hour I discovered that the needle valve in the front carb was leaking and as I have an electric pump (pressure OK by the way) the carb was flooding.
I have since replaced troublesome component and all seems well. Until tomorrow night when I do a road test when something else will rear it's ugly head, no doubt. Will these problems never end?
Another thing - I overhauled my front calipers as well yesterday. For the life of me. I can't get a descent pedal. I'm bleeding the breaks in the right order with the assistance of the lovely 'her indoors' but if I stamp on the pedal - it almosy hits the floor - aaarrrrg!!!
Think I'll buy a traction engine. Anything will be easier than this!!
Rant over,
Hamish.
PS Having said all this, I've just had the car out and it went like a bloody rocket. Better than ever. God, this is like golf - one good round followed by a couple of bad ones .......... then a couple of lessons .. then a couple of bad rounds .... mmm.....
PPS I have given up golf to work on the Lotus. Good decision??