Pertronix Ignitor
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From: Mt. Prospect Il
Pertronix Ignitor
I just installed the carb from Lars today, and it runs excellent. Thanks again.
I also installed the Ignitor from Pertronix. Everything seems to be fine except that now the dwell is at 25 instead of 30. Does this mean I have to change my initial timing? :confused:
I also installed the Ignitor from Pertronix. Everything seems to be fine except that now the dwell is at 25 instead of 30. Does this mean I have to change my initial timing? :confused:
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From: At my Bar drinking and wrenching in Lafayette Colorado
Re: Pertronix Ignitor (xsray)
The Pertronix will change your dwell (one of the many reasons I don't care for them...). Set your timing to 36 degrees total (with vac advance disconnected). If you need instructions on doing this, drop me an e-mail and I'll send you a tech paper on how to do it right.
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From: Atlanta, Ga, Fulton
Re: Pertronix Ignitor (lars)
Lars can ya shot me a copy of that paper. A friend of mine has one of those things in his car and he might like the info.
The_Oman49@hotmail.com or hpexpatriot@yahoo.com
The_Oman49@hotmail.com or hpexpatriot@yahoo.com
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From: Arvada Co.
Re: Pertronix Ignitor (lars)
Lars,
Ditto on the timing settings for me also. The Pertronics unit has worked well for me for several years but you have made me aware that my timing might be off.
Thanks in advance,
khlind@gte.net
Ditto on the timing settings for me also. The Pertronics unit has worked well for me for several years but you have made me aware that my timing might be off.
Thanks in advance,
khlind@gte.net
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From: Fountain Hills AZ
Re: Pertronix Ignitor (brucep)
I just found out my L79 has one of these on it. What other reasons do you have for not caring for them, and why do you recommend the 36 degrees total advance?
Before changing to an MSD distributor, I ran a Pertronix in a stock distributor for several years and was happy with it. I don't know if it was just advertising hype or not but one of the benefits they touted was it's ability to optimize dwell at different rpms instead of being fixed like in a point system.
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From: Lakeside Or.
Re: Pertronix Ignitor (Vetterodder)
We are running pertronix units on a 61 270 HP (69 camero distributor), and a 65 350 HP! Compared to points, there is no comparison!! They are economical and work great!!
Hasbeen :D
Hasbeen :D
