SimonJ 2 Posted February 5, 2008 I'm fairly sure that in the next year I'm going down the Weber 45s / Emerald or Omex ignition route. Should I be trying to pick up an Mi16 flywheel in the meantime or are the timing wheels you can get a good reliable alternative? I'd rather not have to take the 'box off but if people's experiences is of timing wheels being unreliable when attached (exposed) somewhere on the other end of the engine then I might go for it. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,621 Posted February 5, 2008 I fitted Motronic to my 8 valver so I had to fit an Mi flywheel, its not a big job and makes for a very neat install IMO, I wouldn't be happy with an exposed sensor like some I have seen, the slightest of knocks to the sensor and the engine is dead. It can be far cheaper than fabricating a bracket and adding a trigger wheel to the crank pulley, I managed to pick up a flywheel and a second hand clutch for £50 off this forum. taking the box off isnt a big job at all so there's no reason not to do it this way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonJ 2 Posted February 5, 2008 Thanks, that makes sense. Is the new sensor mounted inside the clutch/flywheel housing or outside looking through the gap? Guess I would prefer it outside for maintenance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,621 Posted February 5, 2008 its bolted on from outside at the top (next to the head under the thermostat housing) with a single M6 bolt, no adjustment necessary. you do need to check which gearbox you have, early BE1 boxes don't have the hole for the sensor, later ones do, as do all BE3 boxes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonJ 2 Posted February 5, 2008 BE3 so no problem. Many thanks for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
