Re: New Owner: parts availability?

[Dave Biggs <D.Biggs@domain.elided>]

George Richardson wrote:
> 
> I just today purchased a somewhat badly rusted '72 Stag that has been
> sitting for 10 years in a garage.
> 
> Having already done a major rebuild on a TR3, I'm pretty sure the body
> is something I can handle. I've also looked at the Rimmers web site, and
> seen that they have a fairly good selection of parts available.
> 
> I do have a couple of questions though.
> 
> How good is local (i.e. your local auto parts store) parts support for
> things like brake pads and shoes, alternator, starter, and the other
> more common stuff?
> 
> The car I purchased has a Piranha electronic ignition system installed.
> Is this common? I know some of what I've read says the original dual
> point system was troublesome.
> 
> Thanks for any feedback!

George,

I can't comment from experience on the first question but I would have
thought that most common parts were available from your local motor
store but be careful of copy oil filters which have a cardboard ring on
the top instead of a raised metal rim. The cardboard can become unglued
and move across to either block the oilway or allow oil to bypass the
filter.

Piranha or Luminition are a very common fitment on Stags and even the
purists admit that they are well worthwhile. No more points adjusting or
replacing, the timing remains spot on and you get a more powerful spark.

Welcome to the fold,

Dave.
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