<VV> Crane Cams XR-700

[kevin nash]

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> Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:14:09 -0500 (EST)
> From: HallGrenn at aol.com
> Subject: <VV> Crane XR-700 Electronic Ignition
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> I have a new (still in the package) "Crane Cams XR-700  (700-0243)  
> Optically Triggered Electronic Points Conversion Kit" that I probably  bought a 
> couple of decades ago.  I'm thinking of using it on one of my cars  this year 
> to replace the points.  Has anyone used this kit before or more  importantly 
> has anyone been using one for the last ten years (or more)?  I  remember 
> someone telling me that the optical sensor kits were not forgiving of  dirt 
> inside the distributor.  I also have a first series ignitor on  hand.
>  
> Thanks,
> Bob
> 
>Bob- Before I converted to a crank triggered distributorless igniton, I ran the Crane XR-700 system- I really liked it! the only reliability problem with those units(like most electronic ignitions) is that if, somehow, someway, the output from the coil doesnt make it to ground (spark plug wire comes off while the engine is running,coil wire comes off while engine is running.....) you will kill the unit and will need to either replace the unit or go back to points and condensor to get it started again.I killed two of those units over approximately 12 years that way- I didnt have any problems with dirt messing with the optical sensor. Kevin Nash, 63 turbo, daily driver