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Rapide Lucas/Rita ignition
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<blockquote data-quote="hound" data-source="post: 6171" data-attributes="member: 1116"><p>Hi,</p><p>This is my first shot at this lark and as you see by my test run message I didn't find it at all easy finding my way around the VOC web site!</p><p> </p><p>My Lucas/Rita Ignition system is playing up or should I say packed up after being on my series 'D' Rapide for about 15 years. I am ashamed to say i have not done any serious mile munching in all that time. All the usual things got in the way like bringing up a family, lack of time etc.</p><p> </p><p>PROBLEM: </p><p>1) Engine starts 1st to 3rd kick and ticks over ok.</p><p>2) On pulling away engine 'misses', Sparks breakdown in all gears.</p><p>3) Gets progressively worse eventually engine packs up completely </p><p>within half a mile.</p><p>4) Engine now VERY hard to start again. And same senario when it does.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I've done all the bleeding obvious. Thoroughly checking out the Carbs, Petrol Flow, HT Leads, Wiring etc.</p><p> </p><p>HELP PLEASE: </p><p>1) Is it worth the bother trying to repair the unit or get it repaired. I've heard some negative reports about the Rita Ignition. Am I right or wrong? </p><p>2) What are the alternative options to replace the Lucas/Rita with a Reliable unit?</p><p> </p><p>I would be most grateful with any of your suggestions.</p><p> </p><p>Cheers ROD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hound, post: 6171, member: 1116"] Hi, This is my first shot at this lark and as you see by my test run message I didn't find it at all easy finding my way around the VOC web site! My Lucas/Rita Ignition system is playing up or should I say packed up after being on my series 'D' Rapide for about 15 years. I am ashamed to say i have not done any serious mile munching in all that time. All the usual things got in the way like bringing up a family, lack of time etc. PROBLEM: 1) Engine starts 1st to 3rd kick and ticks over ok. 2) On pulling away engine 'misses', Sparks breakdown in all gears. 3) Gets progressively worse eventually engine packs up completely within half a mile. 4) Engine now VERY hard to start again. And same senario when it does. I've done all the bleeding obvious. Thoroughly checking out the Carbs, Petrol Flow, HT Leads, Wiring etc. HELP PLEASE: 1) Is it worth the bother trying to repair the unit or get it repaired. I've heard some negative reports about the Rita Ignition. Am I right or wrong? 2) What are the alternative options to replace the Lucas/Rita with a Reliable unit? I would be most grateful with any of your suggestions. Cheers ROD [/QUOTE]
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