Just a thought......

[kevspeed]

Recently had electronic ignition problems (now resolved), but would a standard points type flywheel fitted with a 'trigger' work with an external pick up and an electronic stator plate?
If so it could save a fair few quid on conversions by not having to buy an electronic flywheel

[Warkton Tornado No.1]

A bloody good question!! The type of thing I wished I'd thought about. I can't see why a triggering device (such as a magnet which is the usual means) cannot be retrospectively added to any points based flywheel, dependent upon pick-up size & robustness.

Let's face it, converting a quality flywheel by adding a quality contactless triggering device could mean that an electronic ignition system could be as reliable as all the dreamers think it is!

I suspect that you are absolutely right, even though it may appear to be blindingly obvious.....or not.

[YAMLAM]

Yes......
Im sure i asked the question , and "the man said yes ".
just a shame i took all my old flywheels and stators up the tip.

[coaster]

Yes......
Im sure i asked the question , and "the man said yes ".
just a shame i took all my old flywheels and stators up the tip.

I'm sure Anthony did say that you could use points type flywheels with one of his external pickups and CDI, no need for any other form of trigger

[coaster]

Recently had electronic ignition problems (now resolved),

What was the problem after all?

[kevspeed]

Recently had electronic ignition problems (now resolved),

What was the problem after all?

Changed flywheel, possibly a dodgy magnet or two, not 100% sure but it works now