Just get thing running as is ,and learn about the vehicle.
Chase the electronic ignition at a later date.
Sparkplug condition is very important with the standard supressed ignition system.
Electronic ignition doesn't have 50 year old condenser's that fail and a points system that must be set up with a special tool and procedure.
Electronic throws a better spark, especially if you remove the suppressed HT leads and go for much, much Cheaper civie sparkplugs available with self cleaning protruded nose and different heat ranges.
Saying that the points set up worked for the army for 30 years.
The B81 Rolls will start straight up from cold easily without choke unless it is sub zero temps ,if all is well.
Don't pump the accelerator, too much or run the engine too rich with the points set up as the suppressed plugs will foul up and not self clean.
The B81 likes to run hard under load and not idle around too much.
The starter motor will turn the motor over very easily as it is very well built and you would have noticed the slight delay in the engagement of the starter after pressing the starter button...…….reason is superior Rolls Royce /army design as the starting is a Three step operation, first a slow turn and throw out of the starter pinion ( to gently engage it without force)and then full turning force and once the engine is running quick over run retraction of the starter pinion...……...all designed to give very long starter ring gear and pinion life.
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