Triumph Toledo Ignition/timing issue

[andrew27]

Hi there,

Iv been having some issues with my Triumph Toledo 1300, as far as i know its an ignition/timing issue. During running at around 55-60 mph (especially uphill) the car starts to judder a little and lacks power. Iv tried advancing the ignition fully out so that it is now running at about 20 degrees btdc and this does improve the issue but doesnt completely solve it. Iv checked all ignition components, points/valve/plug gaps checked the carb is working alright as well as mixture, swapped points and condenser, cleaned the float chamber and fuel pump out.
Iv been told electronic ignition may help but i wondered if anyone has had this problem or could offer any further advice??

[clubbyal79ch]

How old are the HT leads, I had a similar issue on my dolly 1850 HL the leads weren't that old, but they was breaking down under load, made up my own ones with parts from VWP.

[Seth]

If you suspect timing then have you checked that both mechanical and vacuum advance are working as they should? Is the distributor shaft particularly worn with side to side play? Is the fixed base plate (the one below the points plate) properly screwed down?

A basic electronic conversion (which keeps the distributor/rotor etc) would only potentially help if the problem lies with the points/condensor.

[colnerov]

Hi, have a read of this how to guide -

www.simonlacey.com/pages_new/content/documents/lucastuning.pdf

Colin

[retrowrongun]

Does it have a vaccume capsul on the dizzy ??

[ChasR]

To me it sounds like either an adjustment issue which either a dwell meter or an electronic ignition kit should solve (I have a dwell meter you can borrow if you are local).

On my Spitfire however it was gutless and seemed to try to 'cut out' at speed. Whilst the points required a small amount of adjustment the biggest issue was found to be the carb needles which were completely wrong (in this case weak) for the application. I guess pulling the choke out on the move would rule that out.