 bought crane xr elec ignition, 1974 914 1.8 |
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| brcacti |
 Dec 4 2019, 04:51 PM
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1974 914 1.8  Group: Members Posts: 674 Joined: 17-July 19 From: PHX AZ 60 miles south Member No.: 23,302 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Hello, I bought this crane system and had a few question. It said for best results to buy a crane coil and change the spark plugs. How important are these extra steps to do? Also with electronic ignition does the spark plug gap change or stay the same?
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Dec 4 2019, 04:59 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,810 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
you can use it without changing anything.
However most now use pertronix, a lot less complicated, hides under the distributor cap, just need to watch the heat If you have carbs that is another matter, especially BIG carbs QUOTE(brcacti @ Dec 4 2019, 03:51 PM)  Hello, I bought this crane system and had a few question. It said for best results to buy a crane coil and change the spark plugs. How important are these extra steps to do? Also with electronic ignition does the spark plug gap change or stay the same? |
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| oakdalecurtis |
Dec 4 2019, 06:10 PM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,322 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California 
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I installed a Crane Fireball Electronic ignition years ago. I put in new plugs at the same time, no new coil. The engine has never missed on a cylinder since...
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| brcacti |
Dec 4 2019, 06:36 PM
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1974 914 1.8 Group: Members Posts: 674 Joined: 17-July 19 From: PHX AZ 60 miles south Member No.: 23,302 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(oakdalecurtis @ Dec 4 2019, 05:10 PM) I installed a Crane Fireball Electronic ignition years ago. I put in new plugs at the same time, no new coil. The engine has never missed on a cylinder since... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) COOL, why did you put in new spark plugs? Did you have to change the gap? Did you have it done or did you do it yourself? Are you a mechanic? |
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| oakdalecurtis |
Dec 4 2019, 08:55 PM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,322 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(brcacti @ Dec 4 2019, 04:36 PM) QUOTE(oakdalecurtis @ Dec 4 2019, 05:10 PM) I installed a Crane Fireball Electronic ignition years ago. I put in new plugs at the same time, no new coil. The engine has never missed on a cylinder since... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) COOL, why did you put in new spark plugs? Did you have to change the gap? Did you have it done or did you do it yourself? Are you a mechanic? I put in new plugs because they had never been changed. I gap checked them to spec. I did it myself as it is very easy to do. I am not a mechanic by trade, but I am a complete gearhead by birth. I have done all my own work on my cars unless it is very complicated. |
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| porschetub |
Dec 5 2019, 03:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,696 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
I have never altered plug gaps with electronic ignition,as far as the coil is concerned I would check the instructions or contact Crane,you need a coil with correct resistance with most other brands.
Good time to check your plug leads,rotor and cap to get the best from the system,no point in fitting it with old parts. Not hard to fit,turn your engine till you are on TDC with no1 cylinder,make sure the rotor is pointing to #1 plug lead on the cap and as near as possible to the notch on the distributor body. Make sure the 10mm clamp screw is tight and unbolt the distributor bracket from the crankcase (13mm nut) and pull it out of the block,if you have indexed the "0" on the fan it will only go back in to the correct spot if you don't turn the engine in between. Fit the new unit after removing your old points then refit the distributor back in the block and refit clamp nut,you may need to reset your timing if you have a timing light. Good luck. |
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