Having pinging problems with my van. I've change the plugs leads, dizzy cap, I left the points cause they looked fine, but still might replace them and the condensor. The problem is it's pinging at higher revs (well high revs for a 35 y/o stocko 1100). The problem is inconsistant, but more often than not the problem is there. If the problem is there, it varies from undrivable to almost nonexistant.

So... I was thinking it could be that the needle is worn?

What's the standard needle from a HS2 on a Mini K 1100?

EDIT/ When the problem is really bad, it's right through the rev range.

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More than likely the advance mechanism in the dizzy has had it, as you say it's 35 yo.
Time to get thee a Pulsar dizzy... cheaper & better than fixing the old Lucarse!

ps. worn needle will make it rich, less likely to ping..

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

How "bolt in" is a pulsar dizzy once modded? Do I need to play with the advance curv or anything (I don't know how, ya see!).

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I don't know but the Owner has asked for directions
Mods Pular Dizzy
Sorry mate

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

Mods are detailed in the dizzy thread, or on J_A_M's site.
Basically bolt it in, fire it up, set timing with strobe light. Tear up and down the road and have a fiddle.
Advance curve is pretty good stock. Haven't fitted one yet that didn't go better!

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.