Electronic ignition for 1961 Bentley S2 standard steel

W Howard Carter

I am thinking of fitting electronic ignition to my 1961 Bentley S2 standard steel body, because of problems with the Distributor cap an timing etc etc. Could someone please suggest both the best type/option of electronic ignition to get and also where best to get it from.

Thanks in anticipation

Howard Carter
Keighley
BDC member

Christopher Carnley · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 5:54 pm Post subject:

Powersparks, per Simonsparks at £54.95 from ebay is a good as any, and forms the basis of the "other" parts houses offerings at 4 times the price.

You may have to close the gap between the induction rotor and the module, to induce the trigger.

However, a well set up Delco Remy original is as good.

Barrie Warrener · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2015 12:59 am Post subject:

I agree with Chris.
I fitted Powerspark to my 59 S1 and noticed an immediate improvement in smoothness, not that it was rough before.

W Howard Carter · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:23 pm Post subject: Electronic ignition Bentley S2

THANK - YOU Chris and Barrie for that excellent advice. Already sortedjavascript:emoticon(' Very Happy

') really appreciated. Howard Carter

Ps. Chris - whereabouts in Yorkshire are you?

Christopher Carnley · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:53 pm Post subject:

South, S75.
Cool

W Howard Carter · Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:53 pm Post subject:

Chris, Do you know of, or can you advise of, a garage/business who is really familiar with working on or specialises in 'spanering' S2 Bentley (engines) - in Yorkshire, preferably west Yorks, but South yorks also Ok.

Regards Howard Carter