For someone with almost zero experience working on cars until now I’m happy with what I’ve learned.
I’m still going to switch her to electronic ignition using an accuspark conversion kit that fits nicely inside the new 25D dizzy. A nearby classic mini place is doing it for me and will set the timing properly using the gun. They do a lot of work on classics. RAC chap could only do it statically, which will suffice for now. Fingers crossed the new dizzy solves the lack of power under load.
I’ll keep the points and condenser in the boot though in case of sudden ignition failure, and it could be quickly switched back. I’d like to get the car into more regular use.
I’ll let you know at the end of the week if the problem is solved.
myoldjalopy wrote: ↑Mon Aug 17, 2020 2:55 pm "it really has to be something relatively simple. Surely?"
You were right, John! What a relief........if you are sure you want to go electronic, then keep your new points dizzy in the boot in case the electric one fails. Of course, if the RAC man has got the car running sweet, there's an argument for leaving everything alone now. I'm sure you have learned a lot and can now set the points gap - as may be required ocassionally - in the future