Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 11:39:08 GMT From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnospamfitter.com> Subject: Re: Saab 99 Electronic ignition recommendations?
Grunff wrote: > > OKOK! wrote: > > Wouldn't it be possible to use an ignition from an early 900? > > Hmmm... > > Your engine is a B type engine, with the distributor driven off a lay > shaft. I don't think any B engined 900s came with electronic ignition > (could be wrong, but don't think so). > > If this is the case, then you'd need to install the hall rotor and > sensor from a later 900 distributor into your distributor. This is > probably doable, but may need some machining of parts to fit. > > In addition to the components inside the distributor, you'll need the > ignition amp and the coil (the coil is different). > > So I guess the answer to your question is yes it is possible, but may > not be as easy as fitting an aftermarket item. It reminds me that many years ago I had an old FIAT 132 without electronic ignition. I fitted a kit that didn't replace the distributor, but it was a kind of electronic amplifier that took the current load off the distributor. It worked brilliantly, if only I could remember the name. These kits were quite popular in the early 1980's.