Wiggly dizzy

[Dave Wortley]

Steve, as Winston suggests, check that the meshing point on the dizzy gear is the same as the original Lucas one. Talk to the supplier if it isn't but also get the bush at the commutator end replaced. Hopefully it's just a worn bush and not a worn journal on the rotor. While it is in bits make sure the skew gear on the rotor is not too worn. I think you can get a new pair of gears from our cherished suppliers. I have found that you need to check on these gears every year or so (say 2000 miles) and wipe out the old grease and replace with new. Two blobs each a little bigger than a garden pea on your finger is adequate. Too much and it finds its way onto the commutator.
Cheers,
Dave.