Volvo Owners Club Forum - View Single Post

Peter Milnes · Dec 22nd, 2002, 18:48

In the '70s I made an electronic ignition unit for my then Ford Corsair 2 Litre V4. This enabled me to run 50 thou plug gaps with no loss in starting ability even in heavy frost conditions. The mpg improved by about 3 mpg. I made my own infra red trigger unit to replace the points which was very successful. It came from the Practical Electronics magazine of the time. As you can see it was a long time ago and I no longer have the "Pirate".

All the best, Peter

Dec 22nd, 2002, 18:48	#2
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: Electronic ignitionin an 1800S In the '70s I made an electronic ignition unit for my then Ford Corsair 2 Litre V4. This enabled me to run 50 thou plug gaps with no loss in starting ability even in heavy frost conditions. The mpg improved by about 3 mpg. I made my own infra red trigger unit to replace the points which was very successful. It came from the Practical Electronics magazine of the time. As you can see it was a long time ago and I no longer have the "Pirate". All the best, Peter