Electrical systems, Instruments etc.

PIRANHA

Piranha electronic ignition kits come with a new distributor base plate. This system has an optical electronic sensor (which means a cutter disc breaks a light beam) to trigger the spark and has proved to be very reliable. Due to the use of a cutter disc, point’s bounce is eliminated, as is the effect of a worn main bush on the ignition dwell angle. Obviously the vacuum and centrifugal advance mechanism should be in perfect working order for the system to operate correctly.

For higher ignition power use the gold switch unit RTR8060 and Lucas sports coil RTR8062.

NOTE: TR6's 1973 onwards are fitted with an ignition balast resistor. This must be by-passed when using the sports coil.