Troublesome Pertronix Install, something to watch out for |
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Troublesome Pertronix Install, something to watch out for |
McMark |
Dec 31 2010, 10:23 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I rebuilt a distributor today and installed a Pertronix unit, and ran into a problem that I never had/noticed before. This was a 039xxx205A distributor and the problem was that the little 'finger' in the bottom right was running into the Pertronix mounting plate. This interference was completely eliminating any vacuum advance.
5 minutes with a file and it was all fixed. If you've got a Pertronix, this would be something to look for and should be visible simply by removing the cap and rotor and jumping in the engine bay with a flashlight. Always learn something new. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Attached image(s) |
Als914 |
Jun 6 2011, 02:00 PM
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Lighting my way Group: Members Posts: 330 Joined: 1-January 06 From: Hemet,Ca. Member No.: 5,346 Region Association: Southern California |
I rebuilt a distributor today and installed a Pertronix unit, and ran into a problem that I never had/noticed before. This was a 039xxx205A distributor and the problem was that the little 'finger' in the bottom right was running into the Pertronix mounting plate. This interference was completely eliminating any vacuum advance. 5 minutes with a file and it was all fixed. If you've got a Pertronix, this would be something to look for and should be visible simply by removing the cap and rotor and jumping in the engine bay with a flashlight. Always learn something new. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Good job on notching the plate. When I installed mine some fifteen years ago the kit included the notched and non-notched plates. |
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