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 Posted: 04-07-2009 04:56 pm
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sjensen24

 

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 I paid someone to install a Crane XR3000 electronic ignition in my car and have been having problems ever since.  The work was done by a non english car mechanic who is no longer available.  I set the timing at 12 btdc.  The car is very low on power at high speeds or climbing hills.  I have not checked to see if the timing advances with rpm but plan to do that this weekend.  I have read Greg's tech note suggesting that most Crane ignitions are installed wrong.  What would be the obvious mistakes a mechanic would make?  I notice that the instructions say I must bypass any ballast resistors.  I do not know if that was done or if it would explain the problem.

Any help would be most welcome.