I had been feeling that the distributor maybe needed a bit of an overhaul as sometimes the timing appeared to drift and the idle could be poor at times. I suspected the mechanical weights maybe needed cleaning and lubricating and the weight springs etc. checking. So I removed the distributor for inspection.
Although it was found to be in not too bad a condition and service parts such as points, condenser, rotor and arm and cap had already been replaced by myself last year, the internals were found to be quite dirty but serviceable. So it was dismantled and cleaned and given a fresh coat of paint.
Whilst out of the boat I have now also replaced the points set up with an electronic ignition module and whilst at it purchased a new coil which matches the set up.
I know these modules do get mixed reviews but I fitted one to my MGB a couple of years ago and found it to be quite an improvement. I will just keep the points etc. onboard should the module ever give up the ghost.
Hopefully early next week when I'm not working I will get chance to refit and see if it makes any improvement.
