Lindsay Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Got a problem with our Hotchkiss. Once started and warmed up, and having run for a few miles,it starts missing badly. We have tested the ht leads, checked the plugs and points. Any suggestions of what to try next other than replacing the distributor and or coil? Thanks...😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) A misfire that starts when engine has warmed up is usually coil breaking down as it heats up, or condenser, were the points burnt? another sign of condenser failing Edited January 4, 2013 by Nick Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I would try a condensor first of all they are only a few quid and if that did not cure it bite the bullet and buy a coil Commander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Or ring Frank Jolley and do away with such problems once and for all! :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Do you get a coil with the electronic ignition kits then ? Commander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 If the original coil is usable, it will work, or you can get a suitable coil from Frank. On the 12 volt weapons carrier I used original no problem. On the 6 volt WC54 because I wasn't sure of the coil I got a new one from Frank, again no problems . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thanks for all your responses. Condenser has been replaced and the points were ok. Guess it looks like a new coil...... Jeep Parts have one, any suggestions of any where else worth trying. Have spoken to Nick Jeffereys and he suggests putting to back to a 12volt distributor, supplying a kit which provides everything needed for £310, which will make the cost of parts in future much cheaper and more plentyfull. Is there anyone who could strip and rebuild the existing one? The other alternative is to go for electronic ignition which seems to have mixed reports........suggestions on a postcard please.....😳😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I've two of Franks ones in my vehicles. Great guy but best to phone him, he wants to know every detail. From memory my 6 volt pos earth one and coil was about £160/70. Not cheap but as I want to take mine abroad and I know from my WC51, that they are relaible it takes one major headache out of the equation. Engines run smoother to, and no problem with 6 volt starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thank you all for your comments. We have decided, rightly or wrongly, to replace the distributor with one from R & R. It's new old stock......and we choose to do this as we had had so many comments as well about resistors that could also break down inside and other things so watch this space and I will report back as to whether its worked 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Just check which way does your Hotchkiss dissy go around and which way is the replacement dissy go around Commander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Thanks, I will make sure hubby checks when replacing......I'll supervise!...and make coffee. Seriously, thank you and I will post again when fitted and hopefully running 😁😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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