Pertronix ??
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Pertronix ??
I have the Pertronix installed in the 67s distributor, I once read you could run a wider plug gap, but can't find that info. Anyone here use the Pertronix?, if so...what plug gap do you use?, I use AC R45S plugs, Thanks!...Greg
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Re: Pertronix ?? (3VETTES@HOME)
Greg,
I installed a Pertronix Ignitor II & coil in my '56. The Pertronix documentation suggested increasing the original plug gap by .005. Seems to work fine for my application.
Pierre Joly
I installed a Pertronix Ignitor II & coil in my '56. The Pertronix documentation suggested increasing the original plug gap by .005. Seems to work fine for my application.
Pierre Joly
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Re: Pertronix ?? (Pierre)
Thanks for the fast reply!...now off to the garage to install new plugs :D :cheers:
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Re: Pertronix ?? (3VETTES@HOME)
Yep, if your using a hoter coil you can bump up that old gap. I,m using a Mallory unilite system in my old 73 cop motor 460 Thunderchicken with a MSD Blaster coil and running a .55 spark gap. Makes a big difference.
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Re: Pertronix ?? (Pierre)
I have the original Ignitor and still use .035, but I am using resistor plugs on top of resistor wires on the Pertronix coil. I wouldn't do that to an old GM coil. Any one know if the original Ignitor can stand a wider gap?
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Re: Pertronix ?? (Viet Nam Vett)
Yep, if your using a hoter coil you can bump up that old gap. I,m using a Mallory unilite system in my old 73 cop motor 460 Thunderchicken with a MSD Blaster coil and running a .55 spark gap. Makes a big difference.
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Re: Pertronix ?? (3VETTES@HOME)
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Yep, if your using a hoter coil you can bump up that old gap. I,m using a Mallory unilite system in my old 73 cop motor 460 Thunderchicken with a MSD Blaster coil and running a .55 spark gap. Makes a big difference.
Forgot to add that there is also an MSD 6al Cap. Discharge box in their too.
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Yep, if your using a hoter coil you can bump up that old gap. I,m using a Mallory unilite system in my old 73 cop motor 460 Thunderchicken with a MSD Blaster coil and running a .55 spark gap. Makes a big difference.
Forgot to add that there is also an MSD 6al Cap. Discharge box in their too.
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Re: Pertronix ?? (3VETTES@HOME)
Most of these Pertronix questions are addressed at the Q&A section at the Pertronix site.
http://pertronix.com/ignition/tech/tech.htm
Pierre
http://pertronix.com/ignition/tech/tech.htm
Pierre
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